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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142, 212.52 and 134.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142, 212.52 and 134.11 is: 200.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142 : 212.52 = 134.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142/212.52 = 134.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142x = 212.52 × 134.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142x = 28,501.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,501.06/142
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.71

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