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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.16, 213.18 and 90.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.16, 213.18 and 90.86 is: 136.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.16 : 213.18 = 90.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.16/213.18 = 90.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.16x = 213.18 × 90.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.16x = 19,369.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,369.53/142.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.25

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