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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.66, 213.74 and 134.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.66, 213.74 and 134.19 is: 201.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.66 : 213.74 = 134.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.66/213.74 = 134.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.66x = 213.74 × 134.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.66x = 28,681.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,681.77/142.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.05

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