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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.52, 196.65 and 80.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.52, 196.65 and 80.34 is: 110.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.52 : 196.65 = 80.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.52/196.65 = 80.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.52x = 196.65 × 80.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.52x = 15,798.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,798.86/142.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.86

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