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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.70, 213.73 and 139.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.70, 213.73 and 139.66 is: 209.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.70 : 213.73 = 139.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.70/213.73 = 139.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.70x = 213.73 × 139.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.70x = 29,849.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,849.53/142.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.18

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