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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.18, 213.35 and 93.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.18, 213.35 and 93.49 is: 140.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.18 : 213.35 = 93.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.18/213.35 = 93.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.18x = 213.35 × 93.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.18x = 19,944.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,944.56/142.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.28

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