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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.22, 213.36 and 101.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.22, 213.36 and 101.89 is: 152.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.22 : 213.36 = 101.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.22/213.36 = 101.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.22x = 213.36 × 101.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.22x = 21,739.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,739.25/142.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.86

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