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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.87, 214.38 and 91.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.87, 214.38 and 91.36 is: 137.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.87 : 214.38 = 91.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.87/214.38 = 91.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.87x = 214.38 × 91.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.87x = 19,585.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,585.76/142.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.09

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