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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.88, 213.84 and 102.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.88, 213.84 and 102.17 is: 152.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.88 : 213.84 = 102.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.88/213.84 = 102.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.88x = 213.84 × 102.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.88x = 21,846.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,846.96/142.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.91

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