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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.08, 213.24 and 111.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.08, 213.24 and 111.96 is: 168.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.08 : 213.24 = 111.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.08/213.24 = 111.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.08x = 213.24 × 111.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.08x = 23,874.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,874.35/142.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.03

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