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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.10, 211.78 and 139.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.10, 211.78 and 139.38 is: 207.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.10 : 211.78 = 139.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.10/211.78 = 139.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.10x = 211.78 × 139.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.10x = 29,517.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,517.90/142.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.73

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