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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.19, 212.94 and 130.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.19, 212.94 and 130.64 is: 195.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.19 : 212.94 = 130.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.19/212.94 = 130.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.19x = 212.94 × 130.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.19x = 27,818.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,818.48/142.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.64

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