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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.05, 212.94 and 105.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.05, 212.94 and 105.87 is: 158.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.05 : 212.94 = 105.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.05/212.94 = 105.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.05x = 212.94 × 105.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.05x = 22,543.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,543.96/142.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.70

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