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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.50, 213.74 and 94.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.50, 213.74 and 94.05 is: 141.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.50 : 213.74 = 94.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.50/213.74 = 94.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.50x = 213.74 × 94.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.50x = 20,102.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,102.25/142.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.07

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