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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.25, 213.57 and 134.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.25, 213.57 and 134.78 is: 202.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.25 : 213.57 = 134.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.25/213.57 = 134.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.25x = 213.57 × 134.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.25x = 28,783.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,783.90/142.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.35

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