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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.26, 213.35 and 104.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.26, 213.35 and 104.19 is: 156.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.26 : 213.35 = 104.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.26/213.35 = 104.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.26x = 213.35 × 104.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.26x = 22,228.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,228.94/142.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.26

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