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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.98, 214.45 and 134.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.98, 214.45 and 134.52 is: 201.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.98 : 214.45 = 134.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.98/214.45 = 134.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.98x = 214.45 × 134.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.98x = 28,847.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,847.81/142.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.76

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