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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.47, 213.61 and 60.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.47, 213.61 and 60.16 is: 90.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.47 : 213.61 = 60.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.47/213.61 = 60.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.47x = 213.61 × 60.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.47x = 12,850.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,850.99/142.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.20

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