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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.44, 213.72 and 61.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.44, 213.72 and 61.32 is: 92.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.44 : 213.72 = 61.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.44/213.72 = 61.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.44x = 213.72 × 61.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.44x = 13,105.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,105.31/142.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.01

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