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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.75, 214.05 and 91.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.75, 214.05 and 91.33 is: 136.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.75 : 214.05 = 91.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.75/214.05 = 91.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.75x = 214.05 × 91.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.75x = 19,549.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,549.19/142.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.95

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