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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.08, 212.73 and 101.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.08, 212.73 and 101.43 is: 151.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.08 : 212.73 = 101.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.08/212.73 = 101.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.08x = 212.73 × 101.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.08x = 21,577.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,577.20/142.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.87

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