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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.86, 197.12 and 84.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.86, 197.12 and 84.66 is: 116.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.86 : 197.12 = 84.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.86/197.12 = 84.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.86x = 197.12 × 84.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.86x = 16,688.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,688.18/142.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.81

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