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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.25, 213.18 and 113.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.25, 213.18 and 113.23 is: 169.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.25 : 213.18 = 113.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.25/213.18 = 113.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.25x = 213.18 × 113.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.25x = 24,138.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,138.61/142.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.69

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