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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.42, 213.31 and 101.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.42, 213.31 and 101.71 is: 152.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.42 : 213.31 = 101.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.42/213.31 = 101.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.42x = 213.31 × 101.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.42x = 21,695.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,695.76/142.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.34

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