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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.76, 197.03 and 84.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.76, 197.03 and 84.56 is: 116.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.76 : 197.03 = 84.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.76/197.03 = 84.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.76x = 197.03 × 84.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.76x = 16,660.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,660.86/142.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.71

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