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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.53, 196.73 and 84.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.53, 196.73 and 84.34 is: 116.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.53 : 196.73 = 84.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.53/196.73 = 84.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.53x = 196.73 × 84.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.53x = 16,591.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,591.79/142.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.41

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