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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.81, 213.90 and 136.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.81, 213.90 and 136.54 is: 204.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.81 : 213.90 = 136.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.81/213.90 = 136.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.81x = 213.90 × 136.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.81x = 29,205.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,205.91/142.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.51

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