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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.26, 213.26 and 112.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.26, 213.26 and 112.02 is: 167.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.26 : 213.26 = 112.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.26/213.26 = 112.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.26x = 213.26 × 112.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.26x = 23,888.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,888.83/142.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.92

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