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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.81, 214.45 and 135.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.81, 214.45 and 135.50 is: 203.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.81 : 214.45 = 135.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.81/214.45 = 135.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.81x = 214.45 × 135.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.81x = 29,056.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,056.56/142.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.47

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