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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.68, 214.13 and 61.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.68, 214.13 and 61.55 is: 92.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.68 : 214.13 = 61.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.68/214.13 = 61.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.68x = 214.13 × 61.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.68x = 13,179.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,179.70/142.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.37

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