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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.17, 213.34 and 110.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.17, 213.34 and 110.31 is: 165.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.17 : 213.34 = 110.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.17/213.34 = 110.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.17x = 213.34 × 110.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.17x = 23,533.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,533.54/142.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.53

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