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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.38, 254.24 and 142.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.38, 254.24 and 142.14 is: 213.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.38 : 254.24 = 142.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.38/254.24 = 142.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.38x = 254.24 × 142.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.38x = 36,137.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,137.67/169.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.35

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