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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.16, 213.26 and 115.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.16, 213.26 and 115.34 is: 173.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.16 : 213.26 = 115.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.16/213.26 = 115.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.16x = 213.26 × 115.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.16x = 24,595.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,595.77/142.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.02

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