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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.29, 213.44 and 115.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.29, 213.44 and 115.43 is: 173.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.29 : 213.44 = 115.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.29/213.44 = 115.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.29x = 213.44 × 115.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.29x = 24,635.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,635.73/142.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.14

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