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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.65, 213.62 and 94.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.65, 213.62 and 94.41 is: 141.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.65 : 213.62 = 94.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.65/213.62 = 94.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.65x = 213.62 × 94.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.65x = 20,167.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,167.39/142.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.38

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