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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.19, 212.97 and 81.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.19, 212.97 and 81.29 is: 121.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.19 : 212.97 = 81.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.19/212.97 = 81.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.19x = 212.97 × 81.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.19x = 17,312.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,312.33/142.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.75

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