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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.02, 213.08 and 60.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.02, 213.08 and 60.82 is: 91.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.02 : 213.08 = 60.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.02/213.08 = 60.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.02x = 213.08 × 60.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.02x = 12,959.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,959.03/142.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.25

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