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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.16, 213.64 and 90.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.16, 213.64 and 90.92 is: 136.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.16 : 213.64 = 90.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.16/213.64 = 90.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.16x = 213.64 × 90.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.16x = 19,424.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,424.46/142.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.64

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