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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.48, 212.36 and 139.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.48, 212.36 and 139.24 is: 207.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.48 : 212.36 = 139.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.48/212.36 = 139.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.48x = 212.36 × 139.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.48x = 29,569.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,569.01/142.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.53

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