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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.86, 213.92 and 115.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.86, 213.92 and 115.32 is: 172.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.86 : 213.92 = 115.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.86/213.92 = 115.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.86x = 213.92 × 115.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.86x = 24,669.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,669.25/142.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.68

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