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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.46, 196.58 and 80.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.46, 196.58 and 80.27 is: 110.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.46 : 196.58 = 80.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.46/196.58 = 80.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.46x = 196.58 × 80.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.46x = 15,779.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,779.48/142.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.76

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