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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.74, 214.17 and 61.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.74, 214.17 and 61.65 is: 92.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.74 : 214.17 = 61.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.74/214.17 = 61.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.74x = 214.17 × 61.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.74x = 13,203.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,203.58/142.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.50

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