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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.62, 213.77 and 81.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.62, 213.77 and 81.62 is: 122.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.62 : 213.77 = 81.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.62/213.77 = 81.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.62x = 213.77 × 81.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.62x = 17,447.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,447.84/142.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.34

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