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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.43, 213.40 and 90.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.43, 213.40 and 90.95 is: 136.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.43 : 213.40 = 90.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.43/213.40 = 90.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.43x = 213.40 × 90.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.43x = 19,409.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,409.04/142.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.27

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