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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.02, 211.92 and 127.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.02, 211.92 and 127.37 is: 190.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.02 : 211.92 = 127.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.02/211.92 = 127.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.02x = 211.92 × 127.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.02x = 26,992.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,992.30/142.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.06

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