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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.86, 213.14 and 127.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.86, 213.14 and 127.47 is: 190.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.86 : 213.14 = 127.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.86/213.14 = 127.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.86x = 213.14 × 127.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.86x = 27,168.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,168.96/142.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.18

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