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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.56, 212.02 and 140.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.56, 212.02 and 140.94 is: 209.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.56 : 212.02 = 140.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.56/212.02 = 140.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.56x = 212.02 × 140.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.56x = 29,881.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,881.75/142.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.61

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