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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.63, 196.81 and 80.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.63, 196.81 and 80.46 is: 111.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.63 : 196.81 = 80.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.63/196.81 = 80.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.63x = 196.81 × 80.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.63x = 15,835.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,835.33/142.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.02

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