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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.64, 196.84 and 84.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.64, 196.84 and 84.42 is: 116.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.64 : 196.84 = 84.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.64/196.84 = 84.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.64x = 196.84 × 84.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.64x = 16,617.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,617.23/142.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.50

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