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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.99, 214.28 and 91.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.99, 214.28 and 91.52 is: 137.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.99 : 214.28 = 91.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.99/214.28 = 91.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.99x = 214.28 × 91.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.99x = 19,610.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,610.98/142.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.15

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