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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.80, 213.92 and 134.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.80, 213.92 and 134.16 is: 200.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.80 : 213.92 = 134.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.80/213.92 = 134.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.80x = 213.92 × 134.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.80x = 28,699.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,699.51/142.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.98

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