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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.83, 197.10 and 80.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.83, 197.10 and 80.66 is: 111.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.83 : 197.10 = 80.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.83/197.10 = 80.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.83x = 197.10 × 80.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.83x = 15,898.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,898.58/142.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.31

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