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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.60, 213.78 and 80.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.60, 213.78 and 80.89 is: 121.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.60 : 213.78 = 80.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.60/213.78 = 80.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.60x = 213.78 × 80.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.60x = 17,292.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,292.66/142.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.27

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