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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.38, 213.42 and 116.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.38, 213.42 and 116.88 is: 175.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.38 : 213.42 = 116.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.38/213.42 = 116.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.38x = 213.42 × 116.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.38x = 24,944.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,944.53/142.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.20

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