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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.86, 214.38 and 82.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.86, 214.38 and 82.11 is: 123.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.86 : 214.38 = 82.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.86/214.38 = 82.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.86x = 214.38 × 82.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.86x = 17,602.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,602.74/142.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.22

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