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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.74, 213.50 and 84.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.74, 213.50 and 84.83 is: 126.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.74 : 213.50 = 84.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.74/213.50 = 84.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.74x = 213.50 × 84.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.74x = 18,111.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,111.21/142.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.88

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