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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.26, 212.94 and 140.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.26, 212.94 and 140.10 is: 209.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.26 : 212.94 = 140.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.26/212.94 = 140.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.26x = 212.94 × 140.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.26x = 29,832.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,832.89/142.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.71

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