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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.47, 213.69 and 61.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.47, 213.69 and 61.25 is: 91.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.47 : 213.69 = 61.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.47/213.69 = 61.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.47x = 213.69 × 61.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.47x = 13,088.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,088.51/142.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.87

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