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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.72, 213.81 and 81.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.72, 213.81 and 81.67 is: 122.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.72 : 213.81 = 81.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.72/213.81 = 81.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.72x = 213.81 × 81.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.72x = 17,461.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,461.51/142.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.35

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