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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.01, 213.30 and 137.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.01, 213.30 and 137.15 is: 206.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.01 : 213.30 = 137.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.01/213.30 = 137.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.01x = 213.30 × 137.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.01x = 29,254.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,254.10/142.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.00

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