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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.47, 213.82 and 115.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.47, 213.82 and 115.12 is: 172.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.47 : 213.82 = 115.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.47/213.82 = 115.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.47x = 213.82 × 115.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.47x = 24,613.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,613.31/142.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.76

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