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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.56, 215.26 and 142.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.56, 215.26 and 142.56 is: 215.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.56 : 215.26 = 142.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.56/215.26 = 142.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.56x = 215.26 × 142.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.56x = 30,687.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,687.11/142.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.26

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