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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.11, 213.01 and 73.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.11, 213.01 and 73.61 is: 110.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.11 : 213.01 = 73.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.11/213.01 = 73.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.11x = 213.01 × 73.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.11x = 15,679.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,679.30/142.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.34

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