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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142, 212.88 and 73.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142, 212.88 and 73.48 is: 110.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142 : 212.88 = 73.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142/212.88 = 73.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142x = 212.88 × 73.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142x = 15,642.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,642.42/142
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.16

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