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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.29, 213.21 and 77.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.29, 213.21 and 77.24 is: 115.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.29 : 213.21 = 77.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.29/213.21 = 77.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.29x = 213.21 × 77.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.29x = 16,467.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,467.27/142.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.73

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