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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.17, 213.24 and 84.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.17, 213.24 and 84.21 is: 126.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.17 : 213.24 = 84.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.17/213.24 = 84.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.17x = 213.24 × 84.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.17x = 17,956.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,956.94/142.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.31

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