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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.31, 213.53 and 113.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.31, 213.53 and 113.63 is: 170.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.31 : 213.53 = 113.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.31/213.53 = 113.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.31x = 213.53 × 113.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.31x = 24,261.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,261.78/142.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.49

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