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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.78, 213.98 and 61.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.78, 213.98 and 61.52 is: 92.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.78 : 213.98 = 61.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.78/213.98 = 61.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.78x = 213.98 × 61.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.78x = 13,164.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,164.05/142.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.20

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