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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.56, 196.70 and 84.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.56, 196.70 and 84.32 is: 116.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.56 : 196.70 = 84.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.56/196.70 = 84.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.56x = 196.70 × 84.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.56x = 16,585.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,585.74/142.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.34

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