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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.53, 196.68 and 83.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.53, 196.68 and 83.55 is: 115.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.53 : 196.68 = 83.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.53/196.68 = 83.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.53x = 196.68 × 83.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.53x = 16,432.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,432.61/142.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.29

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