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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.50, 196.64 and 84.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.50, 196.64 and 84.26 is: 116.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.50 : 196.64 = 84.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.50/196.64 = 84.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.50x = 196.64 × 84.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.50x = 16,568.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,568.89/142.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.27

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