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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.77, 213.82 and 93.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.77, 213.82 and 93.99 is: 140.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.77 : 213.82 = 93.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.77/213.82 = 93.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.77x = 213.82 × 93.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.77x = 20,096.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,096.94/142.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.76

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