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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.17, 213.16 and 60.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.17, 213.16 and 60.93 is: 91.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.17 : 213.16 = 60.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.17/213.16 = 60.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.17x = 213.16 × 60.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.17x = 12,987.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,987.84/142.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.35

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