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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.46, 213.81 and 61.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.46, 213.81 and 61.46 is: 92.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.46 : 213.81 = 61.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.46/213.81 = 61.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.46x = 213.81 × 61.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.46x = 13,140.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,140.76/142.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.24

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