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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.61, 213.74 and 105.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.61, 213.74 and 105.50 is: 158.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.61 : 213.74 = 105.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.61/213.74 = 105.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.61x = 213.74 × 105.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.61x = 22,549.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,549.97/142.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.12

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