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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.48, 213.59 and 77.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.48, 213.59 and 77.51 is: 116.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.48 : 213.59 = 77.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.48/213.59 = 77.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.48x = 213.59 × 77.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.48x = 16,555.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,555.36/142.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.19

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