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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.75, 214.23 and 81.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.75, 214.23 and 81.93 is: 122.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.75 : 214.23 = 81.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.75/214.23 = 81.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.75x = 214.23 × 81.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.75x = 17,551.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,551.86/142.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.96

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