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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.63, 213.94 and 94.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.63, 213.94 and 94.57 is: 141.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.63 : 213.94 = 94.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.63/213.94 = 94.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.63x = 213.94 × 94.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.63x = 20,232.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,232.31/142.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.85

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