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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.56, 213.80 and 61.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.56, 213.80 and 61.40 is: 92.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.56 : 213.80 = 61.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.56/213.80 = 61.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.56x = 213.80 × 61.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.56x = 13,127.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,127.32/142.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.08

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