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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.25, 213.06 and 138.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.25, 213.06 and 138.41 is: 207.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.25 : 213.06 = 138.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.25/213.06 = 138.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.25x = 213.06 × 138.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.25x = 29,489.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,489.63/142.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.31

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