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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.60, 213.93 and 81.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.60, 213.93 and 81.70 is: 122.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.60 : 213.93 = 81.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.60/213.93 = 81.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.60x = 213.93 × 81.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.60x = 17,478.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,478.08/142.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.57

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