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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.40, 212.73 and 133.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.40, 212.73 and 133.40 is: 199.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.40 : 212.73 = 133.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.40/212.73 = 133.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.40x = 212.73 × 133.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.40x = 28,378.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,378.18/142.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.28

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