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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.85, 213.81 and 108.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.85, 213.81 and 108.42 is: 162.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.85 : 213.81 = 108.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.85/213.81 = 108.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.85x = 213.81 × 108.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.85x = 23,181.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,181.27/142.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.28

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