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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.92, 213.96 and 110.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.92, 213.96 and 110.76 is: 165.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.92 : 213.96 = 110.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.92/213.96 = 110.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.92x = 213.96 × 110.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.92x = 23,698.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,698.21/142.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.81

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