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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.77, 197.06 and 84.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.77, 197.06 and 84.59 is: 116.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.77 : 197.06 = 84.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.77/197.06 = 84.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.77x = 197.06 × 84.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.77x = 16,669.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,669.31/142.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.76

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