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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.79, 213.96 and 77.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.79, 213.96 and 77.74 is: 116.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.79 : 213.96 = 77.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.79/213.96 = 77.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.79x = 213.96 × 77.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.79x = 16,632.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,632.18/142.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.48

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