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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.85, 214.14 and 61.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.85, 214.14 and 61.58 is: 92.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.85 : 214.14 = 61.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.85/214.14 = 61.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.85x = 214.14 × 61.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.85x = 13,187.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,187.28/142.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.31

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