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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.92, 214.26 and 102.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.92, 214.26 and 102.60 is: 153.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.92 : 214.26 = 102.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.92/214.26 = 102.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.92x = 214.26 × 102.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.92x = 21,983.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,983.08/142.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.81

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