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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.68, 214.08 and 99.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.68, 214.08 and 99.40 is: 149.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.68 : 214.08 = 99.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.68/214.08 = 99.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.68x = 214.08 × 99.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.68x = 21,279.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,279.55/142.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.14

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