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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.08, 212.94 and 73.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.08, 212.94 and 73.62 is: 110.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.08 : 212.94 = 73.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.08/212.94 = 73.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.08x = 212.94 × 73.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.08x = 15,676.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,676.64/142.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.34

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