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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.53, 213.82 and 93.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.53, 213.82 and 93.88 is: 140.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.53 : 213.82 = 93.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.53/213.82 = 93.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.53x = 213.82 × 93.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.53x = 20,072.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,072.42/142.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.83

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