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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.67, 214.04 and 61.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.67, 214.04 and 61.49 is: 92.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.67 : 214.04 = 61.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.67/214.04 = 61.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.67x = 214.04 × 61.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.67x = 13,162.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,162.01/142.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.25

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