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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.02, 212.76 and 60.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.02, 212.76 and 60.72 is: 90.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.02 : 212.76 = 60.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.02/212.76 = 60.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.02x = 212.76 × 60.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.02x = 12,918.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,918.79/142.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.96

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