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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.19, 213.35 and 61.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.19, 213.35 and 61.01 is: 91.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.19 : 213.35 = 61.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.19/213.35 = 61.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.19x = 213.35 × 61.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.19x = 13,015.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,015.42/142.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.54

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