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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.08, 212.97 and 77.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.08, 212.97 and 77.04 is: 115.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.08 : 212.97 = 77.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.08/212.97 = 77.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.08x = 212.97 × 77.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.08x = 16,407.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,407.21/142.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.48

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