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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.16, 213.03 and 73.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.16, 213.03 and 73.71 is: 110.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.16 : 213.03 = 73.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.16/213.03 = 73.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.16x = 213.03 × 73.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.16x = 15,702.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,702.44/142.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.46

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