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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.08, 213.48 and 137.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.08, 213.48 and 137.76 is: 206.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.08 : 213.48 = 137.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.08/213.48 = 137.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.08x = 213.48 × 137.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.08x = 29,409.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,409.00/142.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.99

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