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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.03, 213.08 and 59.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.03, 213.08 and 59.71 is: 89.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.03 : 213.08 = 59.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.03/213.08 = 59.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.03x = 213.08 × 59.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.03x = 12,723.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,723.01/142.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.58

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