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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.07, 213.12 and 77.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.07, 213.12 and 77.11 is: 115.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.07 : 213.12 = 77.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.07/213.12 = 77.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.07x = 213.12 × 77.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.07x = 16,433.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,433.68/142.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.67

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