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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.84, 214.26 and 60.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.84, 214.26 and 60.61 is: 90.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.84 : 214.26 = 60.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.84/214.26 = 60.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.84x = 214.26 × 60.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.84x = 12,986.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,986.30/142.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.92

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