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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.84, 197.06 and 84.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.84, 197.06 and 84.62 is: 116.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.84 : 197.06 = 84.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.84/197.06 = 84.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.84x = 197.06 × 84.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.84x = 16,675.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,675.22/142.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.74

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