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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.38, 213.30 and 126.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.38, 213.30 and 126.18 is: 189.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.38 : 213.30 = 126.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.38/213.30 = 126.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.38x = 213.30 × 126.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.38x = 26,914.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,914.19/142.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.03

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