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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.92, 214.44 and 61.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.92, 214.44 and 61.72 is: 92.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.92 : 214.44 = 61.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.92/214.44 = 61.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.92x = 214.44 × 61.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.92x = 13,235.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,235.24/142.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.61

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