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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.16, 213.10 and 126.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.16, 213.10 and 126.88 is: 190.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.16 : 213.10 = 126.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.16/213.10 = 126.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.16x = 213.10 × 126.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.16x = 27,038.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,038.13/142.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.20

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