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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.02, 212.79 and 127.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.02, 212.79 and 127.49 is: 191.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.02 : 212.79 = 127.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.02/212.79 = 127.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.02x = 212.79 × 127.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.02x = 27,129.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,129.21/142.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.02

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