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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.39, 213.65 and 77.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.39, 213.65 and 77.44 is: 116.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.39 : 213.65 = 77.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.39/213.65 = 77.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.39x = 213.65 × 77.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.39x = 16,544.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,544.33/142.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.19

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