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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.58, 213.87 and 81.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.58, 213.87 and 81.69 is: 122.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.58 : 213.87 = 81.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.58/213.87 = 81.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.58x = 213.87 × 81.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.58x = 17,471.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,471.04/142.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.54

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