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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.14, 212.87 and 73.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.14, 212.87 and 73.57 is: 110.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.14 : 212.87 = 73.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.14/212.87 = 73.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.14x = 212.87 × 73.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.14x = 15,660.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,660.85/142.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.18

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