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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.59, 196.77 and 80.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.59, 196.77 and 80.43 is: 110.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.59 : 196.77 = 80.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.59/196.77 = 80.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.59x = 196.77 × 80.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.59x = 15,826.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,826.21/142.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.99

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