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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.19, 212.96 and 101.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.19, 212.96 and 101.49 is: 152.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.19 : 212.96 = 101.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.19/212.96 = 101.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.19x = 212.96 × 101.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.19x = 21,612.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,612.77/142.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.00

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