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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.94, 197.23 and 84.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.94, 197.23 and 84.69 is: 116.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.94 : 197.23 = 84.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.94/197.23 = 84.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.94x = 197.23 × 84.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.94x = 16,703.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,703.41/142.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.86

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