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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.42, 213.69 and 77.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.42, 213.69 and 77.34 is: 116.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.42 : 213.69 = 77.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.42/213.69 = 77.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.42x = 213.69 × 77.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.42x = 16,526.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,526.78/142.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.04

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