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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.08, 212.88 and 81.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.08, 212.88 and 81.36 is: 121.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.08 : 212.88 = 81.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.08/212.88 = 81.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.08x = 212.88 × 81.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.08x = 17,319.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,319.92/142.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.90

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