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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.95, 213.88 and 94.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.95, 213.88 and 94.95 is: 142.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.95 : 213.88 = 94.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.95/213.88 = 94.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.95x = 213.88 × 94.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.95x = 20,307.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,307.91/142.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.06

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