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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.42, 213.25 and 114.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.42, 213.25 and 114.85 is: 171.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.42 : 213.25 = 114.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.42/213.25 = 114.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.42x = 213.25 × 114.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.42x = 24,491.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,491.76/142.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.97

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