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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.93, 214.49 and 61.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.93, 214.49 and 61.83 is: 92.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.93 : 214.49 = 61.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.93/214.49 = 61.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.93x = 214.49 × 61.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.93x = 13,260.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,260.84/142.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.78

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