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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.88, 213.94 and 91.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.88, 213.94 and 91.46 is: 136.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.88 : 213.94 = 91.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.88/213.94 = 91.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.88x = 213.94 × 91.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.88x = 19,566.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,566.95/142.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.95

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