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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.77, 213.73 and 108.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.77, 213.73 and 108.67 is: 162.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.77 : 213.73 = 108.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.77/213.73 = 108.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.77x = 213.73 × 108.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.77x = 23,226.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,226.04/142.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.68

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