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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.40, 213.40 and 106.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.40, 213.40 and 106.31 is: 159.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.40 : 213.40 = 106.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.40/213.40 = 106.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.40x = 213.40 × 106.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.40x = 22,686.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,686.02/142.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.31

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