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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.63, 213.93 and 61.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.63, 213.93 and 61.45 is: 92.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.63 : 213.93 = 61.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.63/213.93 = 61.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.63x = 213.93 × 61.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.63x = 13,146.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,146.00/142.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.17

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