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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.41, 234.71 and 142.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.41, 234.71 and 142.10 is: 213.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.41 : 234.71 = 142.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.41/234.71 = 142.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.41x = 234.71 × 142.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.41x = 33,350.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,350.41/156.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.23

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