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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.36, 213.33 and 81.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.36, 213.33 and 81.51 is: 122.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.36 : 213.33 = 81.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.36/213.33 = 81.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.36x = 213.33 × 81.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.36x = 17,388.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,388.03/142.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.14

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