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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.51, 213.81 and 61.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.51, 213.81 and 61.33 is: 92.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.51 : 213.81 = 61.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.51/213.81 = 61.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.51x = 213.81 × 61.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.51x = 13,112.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,112.97/142.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.01

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