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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.35, 213.92 and 77.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.35, 213.92 and 77.40 is: 116.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.35 : 213.92 = 77.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.35/213.92 = 77.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.35x = 213.92 × 77.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.35x = 16,557.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,557.41/142.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.31

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