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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.76, 214.25 and 93.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.76, 214.25 and 93.99 is: 141.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.76 : 214.25 = 93.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.76/214.25 = 93.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.76x = 214.25 × 93.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.76x = 20,137.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,137.69/142.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.06

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