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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.49, 213.72 and 106.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.49, 213.72 and 106.64 is: 159.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.49 : 213.72 = 106.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.49/213.72 = 106.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.49x = 213.72 × 106.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.49x = 22,791.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,791.10/142.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.95

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