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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.96, 213.21 and 135.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.96, 213.21 and 135.67 is: 202.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.96 : 213.21 = 135.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.96/213.21 = 135.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.96x = 213.21 × 135.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.96x = 28,926.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,926.20/142.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.34

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