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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.65, 213.76 and 81.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.65, 213.76 and 81.63 is: 122.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.65 : 213.76 = 81.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.65/213.76 = 81.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.65x = 213.76 × 81.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.65x = 17,449.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,449.23/142.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.32

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