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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.27, 213.54 and 138.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.27, 213.54 and 138.93 is: 208.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.27 : 213.54 = 138.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.27/213.54 = 138.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.27x = 213.54 × 138.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.27x = 29,665.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,665.79/142.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.52

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