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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.01, 212.81 and 93.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.01, 212.81 and 93.81 is: 140.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.01 : 212.81 = 93.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.01/212.81 = 93.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.01x = 212.81 × 93.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.01x = 19,963.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,963.71/142.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.58

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