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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.72, 212.36 and 135.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.72, 212.36 and 135.04 is: 200.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.72 : 212.36 = 135.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.72/212.36 = 135.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.72x = 212.36 × 135.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.72x = 28,677.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,677.09/142.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.93

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