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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.76, 213.25 and 103.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.76, 213.25 and 103.91 is: 155.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.76 : 213.25 = 103.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.76/213.25 = 103.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.76x = 213.25 × 103.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.76x = 22,158.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,158.81/142.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.22

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