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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.73, 214.09 and 80.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.73, 214.09 and 80.23 is: 120.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.73 : 214.09 = 80.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.73/214.09 = 80.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.73x = 214.09 × 80.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.73x = 17,175.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,175.30/142.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.34

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