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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.55, 196.73 and 84.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.55, 196.73 and 84.34 is: 116.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.55 : 196.73 = 84.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.55/196.73 = 84.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.55x = 196.73 × 84.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.55x = 16,592.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,592.35/142.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.40

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