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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.96, 214.26 and 104.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.96, 214.26 and 104.44 is: 156.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.96 : 214.26 = 104.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.96/214.26 = 104.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.96x = 214.26 × 104.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.96x = 22,377.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,377.31/142.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.53

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