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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.08, 212.84 and 93.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.08, 212.84 and 93.75 is: 140.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.08 : 212.84 = 93.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.08/212.84 = 93.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.08x = 212.84 × 93.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.08x = 19,953.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,953.75/142.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.44

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