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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.11, 213.33 and 113.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.11, 213.33 and 113.57 is: 170.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.11 : 213.33 = 113.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.11/213.33 = 113.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.11x = 213.33 × 113.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.11x = 24,227.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,227.89/142.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.49

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