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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.85, 213.87 and 114.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.85, 213.87 and 114.01 is: 170.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.85 : 213.87 = 114.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.85/213.87 = 114.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.85x = 213.87 × 114.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.85x = 24,383.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,383.32/142.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.69

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