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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.56, 213.49 and 81.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.56, 213.49 and 81.50 is: 122.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.56 : 213.49 = 81.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.56/213.49 = 81.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.56x = 213.49 × 81.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.56x = 17,399.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,399.76/142.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.06

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