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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.53, 196.67 and 80.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.53, 196.67 and 80.36 is: 110.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.53 : 196.67 = 80.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.53/196.67 = 80.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.53x = 196.67 × 80.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.53x = 15,804.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,804.40/142.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.88

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