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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.38, 213.48 and 78.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.38, 213.48 and 78.30 is: 117.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.38 : 213.48 = 78.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.38/213.48 = 78.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.38x = 213.48 × 78.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.38x = 16,715.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,715.48/142.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.40

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