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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.92, 213.32 and 128.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.92, 213.32 and 128.34 is: 191.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.92 : 213.32 = 128.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.92/213.32 = 128.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.92x = 213.32 × 128.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.92x = 27,377.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,377.81/142.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.56

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