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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.89, 214.37 and 61.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.89, 214.37 and 61.71 is: 92.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.89 : 214.37 = 61.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.89/214.37 = 61.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.89x = 214.37 × 61.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.89x = 13,228.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,228.77/142.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.58

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