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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.15, 213.04 and 77.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.15, 213.04 and 77.17 is: 115.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.15 : 213.04 = 77.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.15/213.04 = 77.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.15x = 213.04 × 77.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.15x = 16,440.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,440.30/142.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.65

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