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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142, 213 and 94.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142, 213 and 94.01 is: 141.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142 : 213 = 94.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142/213 = 94.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142x = 213 × 94.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142x = 20,024.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,024.13/142
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.02

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