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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.51, 196.65 and 80.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.51, 196.65 and 80.33 is: 110.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.51 : 196.65 = 80.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.51/196.65 = 80.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.51x = 196.65 × 80.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.51x = 15,796.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,796.89/142.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.85

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