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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.38, 213.31 and 127.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.38, 213.31 and 127.22 is: 190.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.38 : 213.31 = 127.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.38/213.31 = 127.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.38x = 213.31 × 127.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.38x = 27,137.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,137.30/142.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.60

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