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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.21, 211.86 and 135.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.21, 211.86 and 135.33 is: 201.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.21 : 211.86 = 135.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.21/211.86 = 135.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.21x = 211.86 × 135.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.21x = 28,671.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,671.01/142.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.61

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