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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.88, 214.38 and 61.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.88, 214.38 and 61.74 is: 92.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.88 : 214.38 = 61.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.88/214.38 = 61.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.88x = 214.38 × 61.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.88x = 13,235.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,235.82/142.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.64

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