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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.42, 213.34 and 113.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.42, 213.34 and 113.58 is: 170.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.42 : 213.34 = 113.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.42/213.34 = 113.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.42x = 213.34 × 113.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.42x = 24,231.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,231.16/142.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.14

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