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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.60, 214 and 106.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.60, 214 and 106.60 is: 159.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.60 : 214 = 106.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.60/214 = 106.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.60x = 214 × 106.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.60x = 22,812.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,812.40/142.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.97

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