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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.65, 214.05 and 77.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.65, 214.05 and 77.65 is: 116.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.65 : 214.05 = 77.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.65/214.05 = 77.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.65x = 214.05 × 77.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.65x = 16,619.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,619.91/142.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.51

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