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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142, 212.87 and 90.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142, 212.87 and 90.50 is: 135.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142 : 212.87 = 90.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142/212.87 = 90.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142x = 212.87 × 90.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142x = 19,263.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,263.67/142
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.66

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