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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.20, 212.83 and 128.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.20, 212.83 and 128.43 is: 192.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.20 : 212.83 = 128.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.20/212.83 = 128.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.20x = 212.83 × 128.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.20x = 27,333.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,333.44/142.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.22

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