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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.99, 213.08 and 134.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.99, 213.08 and 134.33 is: 200.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.99 : 213.08 = 134.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.99/213.08 = 134.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.99x = 213.08 × 134.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.99x = 28,623.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,623.85/142.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.18

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