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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.60, 213.69 and 81.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.60, 213.69 and 81.76 is: 122.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.60 : 213.69 = 81.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.60/213.69 = 81.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.60x = 213.69 × 81.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.60x = 17,471.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,471.29/142.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.52

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