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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.33, 212.95 and 94.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.33, 212.95 and 94.33 is: 141.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.33 : 212.95 = 94.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.33/212.95 = 94.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.33x = 212.95 × 94.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.33x = 20,086.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,086.04/142.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.13

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