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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.80, 213.96 and 112.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.80, 213.96 and 112.20 is: 168.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.80 : 213.96 = 112.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.80/213.96 = 112.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.80x = 213.96 × 112.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.80x = 24,006.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,006.31/142.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.11

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