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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.24, 213.35 and 126.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.24, 213.35 and 126.12 is: 189.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.24 : 213.35 = 126.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.24/213.35 = 126.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.24x = 213.35 × 126.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.24x = 26,907.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,907.70/142.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.17

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