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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.69, 213.72 and 81.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.69, 213.72 and 81.79 is: 122.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.69 : 213.72 = 81.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.69/213.72 = 81.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.69x = 213.72 × 81.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.69x = 17,480.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,480.16/142.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.50

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