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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.66, 213.45 and 127.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.66, 213.45 and 127.68 is: 191.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.66 : 213.45 = 127.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.66/213.45 = 127.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.66x = 213.45 × 127.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.66x = 27,253.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,253.30/142.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.04

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