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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.81, 213.93 and 84.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.81, 213.93 and 84.86 is: 127.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.81 : 213.93 = 84.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.81/213.93 = 84.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.81x = 213.93 × 84.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.81x = 18,154.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,154.10/142.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.12

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