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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.53, 213.27 and 91.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.53, 213.27 and 91.19 is: 136.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.53 : 213.27 = 91.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.53/213.27 = 91.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.53x = 213.27 × 91.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.53x = 19,448.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,448.28/142.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.45

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