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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142, 213.06 and 85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142, 213.06 and 85 is: 127.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142 : 213.06 = 85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142/213.06 = 85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142x = 213.06 × 85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142x = 18,110.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,110.10/142
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.54

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