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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.62, 214.08 and 91.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.62, 214.08 and 91.32 is: 137.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.62 : 214.08 = 91.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.62/214.08 = 91.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.62x = 214.08 × 91.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.62x = 19,549.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,549.79/142.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.08

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