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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.54, 212.64 and 140.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.54, 212.64 and 140.72 is: 209.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.54 : 212.64 = 140.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.54/212.64 = 140.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.54x = 212.64 × 140.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.54x = 29,922.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,922.70/142.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.92

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