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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.64, 196.88 and 84.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.64, 196.88 and 84.43 is: 116.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.64 : 196.88 = 84.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.64/196.88 = 84.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.64x = 196.88 × 84.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.64x = 16,622.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,622.58/142.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.54

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