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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.42, 213.63 and 81.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.42, 213.63 and 81.52 is: 122.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.42 : 213.63 = 81.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.42/213.63 = 81.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.42x = 213.63 × 81.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.42x = 17,415.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,415.12/142.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.28

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