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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.22, 212.88 and 81.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.22, 212.88 and 81.20 is: 121.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.22 : 212.88 = 81.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.22/212.88 = 81.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.22x = 212.88 × 81.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.22x = 17,285.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,285.86/142.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.54

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