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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.82, 213.80 and 108.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.82, 213.80 and 108.71 is: 162.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.82 : 213.80 = 108.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.82/213.80 = 108.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.82x = 213.80 × 108.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.82x = 23,242.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,242.20/142.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.74

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