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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.54, 213.60 and 93.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.54, 213.60 and 93.73 is: 140.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.54 : 213.60 = 93.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.54/213.60 = 93.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.54x = 213.60 × 93.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.54x = 20,020.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,020.73/142.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.46

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