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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.85, 213.90 and 99.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.85, 213.90 and 99.43 is: 148.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.85 : 213.90 = 99.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.85/213.90 = 99.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.85x = 213.90 × 99.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.85x = 21,267.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,267.17/142.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.88

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