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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.68, 196.80 and 84.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.68, 196.80 and 84.44 is: 116.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.68 : 196.80 = 84.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.68/196.80 = 84.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.68x = 196.80 × 84.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.68x = 16,617.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,617.79/142.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.47

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