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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.20, 212.94 and 93.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.20, 212.94 and 93.96 is: 140.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.20 : 212.94 = 93.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.20/212.94 = 93.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.20x = 212.94 × 93.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.20x = 20,007.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,007.84/142.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.70

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