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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.03, 213.09 and 60.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.03, 213.09 and 60.94 is: 91.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.03 : 213.09 = 60.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.03/213.09 = 60.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.03x = 213.09 × 60.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.03x = 12,985.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,985.70/142.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.43

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