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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.08, 213.52 and 84.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.08, 213.52 and 84.31 is: 126.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.08 : 213.52 = 84.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.08/213.52 = 84.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.08x = 213.52 × 84.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.08x = 18,002.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,002.72/142.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.71

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