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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.23, 212.10 and 131.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.23, 212.10 and 131.01 is: 195.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.23 : 212.10 = 131.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.23/212.10 = 131.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.23x = 212.10 × 131.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.23x = 27,788.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,788.02/142.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.37

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