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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.61, 196.83 and 84.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.61, 196.83 and 84.39 is: 116.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.61 : 196.83 = 84.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.61/196.83 = 84.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.61x = 196.83 × 84.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.61x = 16,610.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,610.48/142.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.47

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