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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.83, 214.27 and 77.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.83, 214.27 and 77.90 is: 116.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.83 : 214.27 = 77.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.83/214.27 = 77.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.83x = 214.27 × 77.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.83x = 16,690.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,690.37/142.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.85

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