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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.56, 213.68 and 81.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.56, 213.68 and 81.56 is: 122.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.56 : 213.68 = 81.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.56/213.68 = 81.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.56x = 213.68 × 81.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.56x = 17,426.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,426.67/142.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.25

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