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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.93, 213.94 and 94.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.93, 213.94 and 94.07 is: 140.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.93 : 213.94 = 94.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.93/213.94 = 94.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.93x = 213.94 × 94.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.93x = 20,125.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,125.39/142.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.80

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