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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.94, 214.32 and 61.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.94, 214.32 and 61.86 is: 92.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.94 : 214.32 = 61.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.94/214.32 = 61.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.94x = 214.32 × 61.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.94x = 13,257.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,257.84/142.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.75

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