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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.90, 213.96 and 104.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.90, 213.96 and 104.18 is: 155.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.90 : 213.96 = 104.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.90/213.96 = 104.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.90x = 213.96 × 104.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.90x = 22,290.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,290.35/142.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.99

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