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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.61, 196.81 and 80.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.61, 196.81 and 80.45 is: 111.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.61 : 196.81 = 80.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.61/196.81 = 80.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.61x = 196.81 × 80.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.61x = 15,833.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,833.36/142.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.03

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