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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142, 212.96 and 60.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142, 212.96 and 60.88 is: 91.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142 : 212.96 = 60.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142/212.96 = 60.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142x = 212.96 × 60.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142x = 12,965.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,965.00/142
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.30

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