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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.90, 214.67 and 137.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.90, 214.67 and 137.50 is: 206.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.90 : 214.67 = 137.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.90/214.67 = 137.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.90x = 214.67 × 137.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.90x = 29,517.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,517.13/142.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.56

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