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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.36, 212.38 and 137.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.36, 212.38 and 137.50 is: 205.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.36 : 212.38 = 137.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.36/212.38 = 137.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.36x = 212.38 × 137.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.36x = 29,202.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,202.25/142.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.13

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