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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.01, 212.72 and 90.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.01, 212.72 and 90.47 is: 135.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.01 : 212.72 = 90.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.01/212.72 = 90.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.01x = 212.72 × 90.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.01x = 19,243.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,243.26/142.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.51

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