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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.51, 213.47 and 135.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.51, 213.47 and 135.13 is: 202.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.51 : 213.47 = 135.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.51/213.47 = 135.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.51x = 213.47 × 135.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.51x = 28,845.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,845.13/142.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.41

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