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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.04, 212.90 and 73.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.04, 212.90 and 73.59 is: 110.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.04 : 212.90 = 73.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.04/212.90 = 73.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.04x = 212.90 × 73.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.04x = 15,666.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,666.94/142.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.30

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