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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.13, 212.70 and 90.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.13, 212.70 and 90.80 is: 135.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.13 : 212.70 = 90.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.13/212.70 = 90.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.13x = 212.70 × 90.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.13x = 19,313.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,313.16/142.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.88

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