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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.44, 213.76 and 61.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.44, 213.76 and 61.36 is: 92.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.44 : 213.76 = 61.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.44/213.76 = 61.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.44x = 213.76 × 61.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.44x = 13,116.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,116.31/142.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.08

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