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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.85, 214.37 and 82.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.85, 214.37 and 82.01 is: 123.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.85 : 214.37 = 82.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.85/214.37 = 82.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.85x = 214.37 × 82.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.85x = 17,580.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,580.48/142.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.07

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