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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.77, 214.36 and 93.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.77, 214.36 and 93.87 is: 140.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.77 : 214.36 = 93.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.77/214.36 = 93.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.77x = 214.36 × 93.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.77x = 20,121.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,121.74/142.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.94

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