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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.58, 214.11 and 135.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.58, 214.11 and 135.27 is: 203.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.58 : 214.11 = 135.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.58/214.11 = 135.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.58x = 214.11 × 135.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.58x = 28,961.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,961.98/142.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.13

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