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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142, 212.72 and 101.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142, 212.72 and 101.32 is: 151.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142 : 212.72 = 101.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142/212.72 = 101.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142x = 212.72 × 101.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142x = 21,552.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,552.79/142
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.78

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