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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.91, 197.19 and 84.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.91, 197.19 and 84.68 is: 116.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.91 : 197.19 = 84.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.91/197.19 = 84.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.91x = 197.19 × 84.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.91x = 16,698.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,698.05/142.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.84

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