Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.83, 212.76 and 142.56
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 142.83, 212.76 and 142.56 is: 212.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
142.83 : 212.76 = 142.56 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
142.83/212.76 = 142.56/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
142.83x = 212.76 × 142.56 - Step 4: Simplify right side
142.83x = 30,331.07 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,331.07/142.83 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 212.36
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