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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.88, 197.18 and 84.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.88, 197.18 and 84.69 is: 116.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.88 : 197.18 = 84.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.88/197.18 = 84.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.88x = 197.18 × 84.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.88x = 16,698.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,698.75/142.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.88

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