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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.16, 213.44 and 61.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.16, 213.44 and 61.16 is: 91.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.16 : 213.44 = 61.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.16/213.44 = 61.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.16x = 213.44 × 61.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.16x = 13,052.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,052.62/142.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.82

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