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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.40, 213.15 and 101.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.40, 213.15 and 101.90 is: 152.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.40 : 213.15 = 101.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.40/213.15 = 101.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.40x = 213.15 × 101.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.40x = 21,719.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,719.99/142.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.53

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