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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.21, 212.91 and 94.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.21, 212.91 and 94.02 is: 140.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.21 : 212.91 = 94.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.21/212.91 = 94.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.21x = 212.91 × 94.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.21x = 20,017.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,017.80/142.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.76

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