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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.52, 213.14 and 99.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.52, 213.14 and 99.64 is: 149.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.52 : 213.14 = 99.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.52/213.14 = 99.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.52x = 213.14 × 99.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.52x = 21,237.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,237.27/142.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.01

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