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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.70, 213.86 and 61.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.70, 213.86 and 61.62 is: 92.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.70 : 213.86 = 61.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.70/213.86 = 61.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.70x = 213.86 × 61.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.70x = 13,178.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,178.05/142.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.35

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