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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.48, 254.33 and 142.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.48, 254.33 and 142.14 is: 213.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.48 : 254.33 = 142.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.48/254.33 = 142.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.48x = 254.33 × 142.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.48x = 36,151.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,151.24/169.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.31

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