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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.92, 214.11 and 91.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.92, 214.11 and 91.44 is: 136.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.92 : 214.11 = 91.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.92/214.11 = 91.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.92x = 214.11 × 91.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.92x = 19,578.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,578.22/142.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.99

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