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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.68, 196.88 and 80.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.68, 196.88 and 80.51 is: 111.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.68 : 196.88 = 80.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.68/196.88 = 80.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.68x = 196.88 × 80.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.68x = 15,850.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,850.98/142.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.09

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