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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.37, 214.06 and 137.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.37, 214.06 and 137.51 is: 206.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.37 : 214.06 = 137.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.37/214.06 = 137.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.37x = 214.06 × 137.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.37x = 29,433.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,433.98/142.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.75

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