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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.97, 214.25 and 102.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.97, 214.25 and 102.20 is: 153.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.97 : 214.25 = 102.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.97/214.25 = 102.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.97x = 214.25 × 102.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.97x = 21,894.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,894.77/142.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.15

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