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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.14, 213.24 and 90.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.14, 213.24 and 90.72 is: 136.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.14 : 213.24 = 90.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.14/213.24 = 90.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.14x = 213.24 × 90.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.14x = 19,345.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,345.13/142.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.10

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