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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.03, 212.68 and 101.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.03, 212.68 and 101.35 is: 151.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.03 : 212.68 = 101.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.03/212.68 = 101.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.03x = 212.68 × 101.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.03x = 21,555.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,555.12/142.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.76

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