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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.68, 213.90 and 60.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.68, 213.90 and 60.42 is: 90.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.68 : 213.90 = 60.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.68/213.90 = 60.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.68x = 213.90 × 60.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.68x = 12,923.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,923.84/142.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.58

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