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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.94, 197.28 and 84.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.94, 197.28 and 84.74 is: 116.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.94 : 197.28 = 84.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.94/197.28 = 84.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.94x = 197.28 × 84.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.94x = 16,717.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,717.51/142.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.95

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