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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.29, 213.42 and 134.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.29, 213.42 and 134.37 is: 201.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.29 : 213.42 = 134.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.29/213.42 = 134.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.29x = 213.42 × 134.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.29x = 28,677.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,677.25/142.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.54

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