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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.81, 214.23 and 61.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.81, 214.23 and 61.66 is: 92.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.81 : 214.23 = 61.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.81/214.23 = 61.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.81x = 214.23 × 61.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.81x = 13,209.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,209.42/142.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.50

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