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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.73, 213.89 and 138.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.73, 213.89 and 138.34 is: 207.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.73 : 213.89 = 138.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.73/213.89 = 138.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.73x = 213.89 × 138.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.73x = 29,588.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,588.32/142.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.31

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