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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.59, 196.77 and 84.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.59, 196.77 and 84.40 is: 116.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.59 : 196.77 = 84.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.59/196.77 = 84.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.59x = 196.77 × 84.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.59x = 16,607.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,607.39/142.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.47

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