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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.42, 196.48 and 84.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.42, 196.48 and 84.18 is: 116.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.42 : 196.48 = 84.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.42/196.48 = 84.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.42x = 196.48 × 84.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.42x = 16,539.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,539.69/142.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.13

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