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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.34, 213.05 and 80.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.34, 213.05 and 80.48 is: 120.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.34 : 213.05 = 80.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.34/213.05 = 80.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.34x = 213.05 × 80.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.34x = 17,144.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,144.80/142.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.45

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