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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.58, 213.68 and 106.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.58, 213.68 and 106.76 is: 160.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.58 : 213.68 = 106.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.58/213.68 = 106.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.58x = 213.68 × 106.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.58x = 22,812.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,812.48/142.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.00

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