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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.68, 214.02 and 137.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.68, 214.02 and 137.02 is: 205.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.68 : 214.02 = 137.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.68/214.02 = 137.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.68x = 214.02 × 137.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.68x = 29,325.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,325.02/142.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.53

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