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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.35, 213.36 and 106.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.35, 213.36 and 106.44 is: 159.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.35 : 213.36 = 106.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.35/213.36 = 106.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.35x = 213.36 × 106.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.35x = 22,710.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,710.04/142.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.54

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