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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.76, 214.32 and 81.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.76, 214.32 and 81.94 is: 123.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.76 : 214.32 = 81.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.76/214.32 = 81.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.76x = 214.32 × 81.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.76x = 17,561.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,561.38/142.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.01

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