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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.90, 213.99 and 100.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.90, 213.99 and 100.18 is: 150.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.90 : 213.99 = 100.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.90/213.99 = 100.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.90x = 213.99 × 100.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.90x = 21,437.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,437.52/142.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.02

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