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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.76, 213.87 and 110.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.76, 213.87 and 110.54 is: 165.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.76 : 213.87 = 110.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.76/213.87 = 110.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.76x = 213.87 × 110.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.76x = 23,641.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,641.19/142.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.60

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