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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.16, 213.35 and 81.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.16, 213.35 and 81.33 is: 122.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.16 : 213.35 = 81.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.16/213.35 = 81.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.16x = 213.35 × 81.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.16x = 17,351.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,351.26/142.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.06

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