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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.38, 213.64 and 93.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.38, 213.64 and 93.65 is: 140.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.38 : 213.64 = 93.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.38/213.64 = 93.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.38x = 213.64 × 93.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.38x = 20,006.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,006.08/142.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.51

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