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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.07, 212.99 and 60.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.07, 212.99 and 60.89 is: 91.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.07 : 212.99 = 60.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.07/212.99 = 60.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.07x = 212.99 × 60.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.07x = 12,967.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,967.59/142.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.28

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