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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.22, 213.55 and 107.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.22, 213.55 and 107.51 is: 161.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.22 : 213.55 = 107.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.22/213.55 = 107.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.22x = 213.55 × 107.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.22x = 22,959.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,959.03/142.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.44

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