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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.13, 212.79 and 116.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.13, 212.79 and 116.48 is: 174.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.13 : 212.79 = 116.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.13/212.79 = 116.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.13x = 212.79 × 116.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.13x = 24,785.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,785.78/142.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.39

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