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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.01, 213.14 and 133.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.01, 213.14 and 133.16 is: 199.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.01 : 213.14 = 133.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.01/213.14 = 133.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.01x = 213.14 × 133.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.01x = 28,382.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,382.59/142.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.87

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