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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.58, 213.66 and 113.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.58, 213.66 and 113.82 is: 170.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.58 : 213.66 = 113.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.58/213.66 = 113.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.58x = 213.66 × 113.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.58x = 24,318.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,318.78/142.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.57

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