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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.48, 213.80 and 114.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.48, 213.80 and 114.16 is: 171.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.48 : 213.80 = 114.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.48/213.80 = 114.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.48x = 213.80 × 114.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.48x = 24,407.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,407.41/142.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.30

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