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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.83, 197.10 and 89.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.83, 197.10 and 89.67 is: 123.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.83 : 197.10 = 89.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.83/197.10 = 89.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.83x = 197.10 × 89.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.83x = 17,674.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,674.70/142.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.75

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