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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.20, 213.06 and 78.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.20, 213.06 and 78.12 is: 117.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.20 : 213.06 = 78.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.20/213.06 = 78.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.20x = 213.06 × 78.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.20x = 16,644.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,644.25/142.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.05

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