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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.61, 213.56 and 99.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.61, 213.56 and 99.16 is: 148.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.61 : 213.56 = 99.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.61/213.56 = 99.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.61x = 213.56 × 99.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.61x = 21,176.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,176.61/142.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.49

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