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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.13, 213.20 and 81.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.13, 213.20 and 81.17 is: 121.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.13 : 213.20 = 81.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.13/213.20 = 81.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.13x = 213.20 × 81.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.13x = 17,305.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,305.04/142.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.76

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