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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.29, 213.23 and 131.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.29, 213.23 and 131.27 is: 196.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.29 : 213.23 = 131.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.29/213.23 = 131.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.29x = 213.23 × 131.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.29x = 27,989.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,989.96/142.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.71

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