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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.68, 213.83 and 77.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.68, 213.83 and 77.68 is: 116.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.68 : 213.83 = 77.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.68/213.83 = 77.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.68x = 213.83 × 77.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.68x = 16,610.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,610.31/142.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.42

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