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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.52, 213.93 and 84.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.52, 213.93 and 84.80 is: 127.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.52 : 213.93 = 84.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.52/213.93 = 84.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.52x = 213.93 × 84.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.52x = 18,141.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,141.26/142.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.29

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