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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.08, 212.88 and 107.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.08, 212.88 and 107.76 is: 161.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.08 : 212.88 = 107.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.08/212.88 = 107.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.08x = 212.88 × 107.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.08x = 22,939.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,939.95/142.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.46

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