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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.21, 212.95 and 130.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.21, 212.95 and 130.33 is: 195.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.21 : 212.95 = 130.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.21/212.95 = 130.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.21x = 212.95 × 130.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.21x = 27,753.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,753.77/142.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.16

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