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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.11, 213.16 and 111.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.11, 213.16 and 111.64 is: 167.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.11 : 213.16 = 111.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.11/213.16 = 111.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.11x = 213.16 × 111.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.11x = 23,796.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,796.12/142.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.45

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