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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.68, 214.09 and 84.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.68, 214.09 and 84.90 is: 127.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.68 : 214.09 = 84.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.68/214.09 = 84.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.68x = 214.09 × 84.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.68x = 18,176.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,176.24/142.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.39

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