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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.94, 214.40 and 81.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.94, 214.40 and 81.88 is: 122.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.94 : 214.40 = 81.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.94/214.40 = 81.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.94x = 214.40 × 81.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.94x = 17,555.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,555.07/142.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.81

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