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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.94, 214.80 and 95.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.94, 214.80 and 95.14 is: 142.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.94 : 214.80 = 95.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.94/214.80 = 95.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.94x = 214.80 × 95.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.94x = 20,436.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,436.07/142.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.97

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