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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.67, 213.88 and 61.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.67, 213.88 and 61.50 is: 92.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.67 : 213.88 = 61.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.67/213.88 = 61.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.67x = 213.88 × 61.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.67x = 13,153.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,153.62/142.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.20

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