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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.38, 213.15 and 115.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.38, 213.15 and 115.10 is: 172.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.38 : 213.15 = 115.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.38/213.15 = 115.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.38x = 213.15 × 115.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.38x = 24,533.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,533.57/142.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.31

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