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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.56, 213.84 and 110.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.56, 213.84 and 110.52 is: 165.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.56 : 213.84 = 110.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.56/213.84 = 110.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.56x = 213.84 × 110.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.56x = 23,633.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,633.60/142.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.78

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