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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.45, 213.78 and 133.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.45, 213.78 and 133.34 is: 200.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.45 : 213.78 = 133.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.45/213.78 = 133.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.45x = 213.78 × 133.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.45x = 28,504.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,504.86/142.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.11

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