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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.49, 213.39 and 115.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.49, 213.39 and 115.49 is: 172.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.49 : 213.39 = 115.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.49/213.39 = 115.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.49x = 213.39 × 115.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.49x = 24,644.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,644.41/142.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.96

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