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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.48, 213.69 and 84.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.48, 213.69 and 84.52 is: 126.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.48 : 213.69 = 84.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.48/213.69 = 84.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.48x = 213.69 × 84.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.48x = 18,061.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,061.08/142.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.76

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