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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.28, 212.86 and 141.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.28, 212.86 and 141.24 is: 211.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.28 : 212.86 = 141.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.28/212.86 = 141.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.28x = 212.86 × 141.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.28x = 30,064.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,064.35/142.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.30

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