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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.55, 196.72 and 84.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.55, 196.72 and 84.33 is: 116.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.55 : 196.72 = 84.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.55/196.72 = 84.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.55x = 196.72 × 84.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.55x = 16,589.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,589.40/142.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.38

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