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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.26, 213.03 and 135.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.26, 213.03 and 135.64 is: 203.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.26 : 213.03 = 135.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.26/213.03 = 135.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.26x = 213.03 × 135.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.26x = 28,895.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,895.66/142.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.12

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