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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.12, 213.36 and 135.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.12, 213.36 and 135.64 is: 203.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.12 : 213.36 = 135.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.12/213.36 = 135.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.12x = 213.36 × 135.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.12x = 28,940.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,940.15/142.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.63

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