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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.79, 214.20 and 127.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.79, 214.20 and 127.53 is: 191.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.79 : 214.20 = 127.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.79/214.20 = 127.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.79x = 214.20 × 127.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.79x = 27,316.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,316.93/142.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.32

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