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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142, 213.10 and 93.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142, 213.10 and 93.25 is: 139.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142 : 213.10 = 93.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142/213.10 = 93.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142x = 213.10 × 93.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142x = 19,870.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,870.51/142
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.93

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