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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.12, 213.43 and 84.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.12, 213.43 and 84.71 is: 127.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.12 : 213.43 = 84.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.12/213.43 = 84.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.12x = 213.43 × 84.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.12x = 18,078.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,078.94/142.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.21

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