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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.10, 212.94 and 94.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.10, 212.94 and 94.04 is: 140.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.10 : 212.94 = 94.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.10/212.94 = 94.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.10x = 212.94 × 94.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.10x = 20,024.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,024.88/142.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.92

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