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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.07, 212.67 and 138.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.07, 212.67 and 138.57 is: 207.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.07 : 212.67 = 138.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.07/212.67 = 138.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.07x = 212.67 × 138.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.07x = 29,469.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,469.68/142.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.44

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