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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.69, 196.89 and 84.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.69, 196.89 and 84.46 is: 116.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.69 : 196.89 = 84.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.69/196.89 = 84.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.69x = 196.89 × 84.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.69x = 16,629.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,629.33/142.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.54

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