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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.56, 213.38 and 93.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.56, 213.38 and 93.71 is: 140.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.56 : 213.38 = 93.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.56/213.38 = 93.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.56x = 213.38 × 93.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.56x = 19,995.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,995.58/142.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.26

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