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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.85, 214.23 and 141.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.85, 214.23 and 141.33 is: 211.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.85 : 214.23 = 141.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.85/214.23 = 141.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.85x = 214.23 × 141.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.85x = 30,277.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,277.13/142.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.95

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