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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.52, 213.96 and 94.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.52, 213.96 and 94.52 is: 141.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.52 : 213.96 = 94.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.52/213.96 = 94.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.52x = 213.96 × 94.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.52x = 20,223.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,223.50/142.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.90

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