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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.43, 213.72 and 77.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.43, 213.72 and 77.43 is: 116.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.43 : 213.72 = 77.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.43/213.72 = 77.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.43x = 213.72 × 77.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.43x = 16,548.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,548.34/142.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.19

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