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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.23, 212.12 and 139.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.23, 212.12 and 139.80 is: 208.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.23 : 212.12 = 139.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.23/212.12 = 139.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.23x = 212.12 × 139.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.23x = 29,654.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,654.73/142.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.50

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