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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.63, 213.67 and 111.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.63, 213.67 and 111.98 is: 167.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.63 : 213.67 = 111.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.63/213.67 = 111.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.63x = 213.67 × 111.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.63x = 23,927.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,927.44/142.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.76

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