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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.27, 213.20 and 81.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.27, 213.20 and 81.42 is: 122.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.27 : 213.20 = 81.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.27/213.20 = 81.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.27x = 213.20 × 81.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.27x = 17,358.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,358.74/142.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.01

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