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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.35, 213.37 and 84.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.35, 213.37 and 84.49 is: 126.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.35 : 213.37 = 84.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.35/213.37 = 84.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.35x = 213.37 × 84.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.35x = 18,027.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,027.63/142.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.65

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