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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.53, 214.17 and 94.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.53, 214.17 and 94.74 is: 142.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.53 : 214.17 = 94.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.53/214.17 = 94.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.53x = 214.17 × 94.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.53x = 20,290.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,290.47/142.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.36

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