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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.20, 213.15 and 77.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.20, 213.15 and 77.94 is: 116.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.20 : 213.15 = 77.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.20/213.15 = 77.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.20x = 213.15 × 77.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.20x = 16,612.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,612.91/142.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.83

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