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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.54, 213.58 and 60.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.54, 213.58 and 60.21 is: 90.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.54 : 213.58 = 60.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.54/213.58 = 60.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.54x = 213.58 × 60.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.54x = 12,859.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,859.10/142.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.21

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