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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.56, 213.66 and 91.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.56, 213.66 and 91.08 is: 136.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.56 : 213.66 = 91.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.56/213.66 = 91.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.56x = 213.66 × 91.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.56x = 19,460.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,460.15/142.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.51

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