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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.76, 213.74 and 94.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.76, 213.74 and 94.60 is: 141.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.76 : 213.74 = 94.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.76/213.74 = 94.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.76x = 213.74 × 94.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.76x = 20,219.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,219.80/142.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.63

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