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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.72, 196.92 and 80.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.72, 196.92 and 80.56 is: 111.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.72 : 196.92 = 80.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.72/196.92 = 80.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.72x = 196.92 × 80.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.72x = 15,863.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,863.88/142.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.15

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