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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.53, 213.99 and 136.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.53, 213.99 and 136.00 is: 204.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.53 : 213.99 = 136.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.53/213.99 = 136.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.53x = 213.99 × 136.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.53x = 29,103.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,103.16/142.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.20

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