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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.46, 213.74 and 84.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.46, 213.74 and 84.71 is: 127.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.46 : 213.74 = 84.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.46/213.74 = 84.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.46x = 213.74 × 84.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.46x = 18,106.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,106.34/142.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.10

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