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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.87, 213.69 and 84.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.87, 213.69 and 84.95 is: 127.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.87 : 213.69 = 84.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.87/213.69 = 84.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.87x = 213.69 × 84.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.87x = 18,152.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,152.97/142.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.06

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