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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.74, 196.94 and 84.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.74, 196.94 and 84.50 is: 116.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.74 : 196.94 = 84.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.74/196.94 = 84.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.74x = 196.94 × 84.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.74x = 16,641.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,641.43/142.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.59

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