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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.48, 213.83 and 93.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.48, 213.83 and 93.72 is: 140.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.48 : 213.83 = 93.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.48/213.83 = 93.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.48x = 213.83 × 93.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.48x = 20,038.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,038.97/142.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.65

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