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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.84, 214.80 and 134.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.84, 214.80 and 134.68 is: 202.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.84 : 214.80 = 134.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.84/214.80 = 134.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.84x = 214.80 × 134.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.84x = 28,929.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,929.26/142.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.53

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