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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.86, 213.81 and 108.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.86, 213.81 and 108.06 is: 161.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.86 : 213.81 = 108.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.86/213.81 = 108.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.86x = 213.81 × 108.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.86x = 23,104.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,104.31/142.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.73

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