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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.11, 213.30 and 95.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.11, 213.30 and 95.70 is: 143.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.11 : 213.30 = 95.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.11/213.30 = 95.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.11x = 213.30 × 95.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.11x = 20,412.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,412.81/142.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.64

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