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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.41, 213.42 and 107.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.41, 213.42 and 107.91 is: 161.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.41 : 213.42 = 107.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.41/213.42 = 107.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.41x = 213.42 × 107.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.41x = 23,030.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,030.15/142.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.72

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