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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.44, 213.96 and 134.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.44, 213.96 and 134.22 is: 201.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.44 : 213.96 = 134.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.44/213.96 = 134.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.44x = 213.96 × 134.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.44x = 28,717.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,717.71/142.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.61

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