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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.15, 213.29 and 61.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.15, 213.29 and 61.04 is: 91.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.15 : 213.29 = 61.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.15/213.29 = 61.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.15x = 213.29 × 61.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.15x = 13,019.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,019.22/142.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.59

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