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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.71, 214.08 and 81.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.71, 214.08 and 81.78 is: 122.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.71 : 214.08 = 81.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.71/214.08 = 81.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.71x = 214.08 × 81.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.71x = 17,507.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,507.46/142.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.68

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