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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.83, 213.71 and 137.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.83, 213.71 and 137.97 is: 206.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.83 : 213.71 = 137.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.83/213.71 = 137.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.83x = 213.71 × 137.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.83x = 29,484.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,484.88/142.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.43

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