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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.28, 213.45 and 116.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.28, 213.45 and 116.71 is: 175.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.28 : 213.45 = 116.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.28/213.45 = 116.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.28x = 213.45 × 116.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.28x = 24,911.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,911.22/142.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.08

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