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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.61, 213.93 and 134.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.61, 213.93 and 134.91 is: 202.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.61 : 213.93 = 134.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.61/213.93 = 134.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.61x = 213.93 × 134.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.61x = 28,861.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,861.30/142.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.39

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