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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.18, 213.04 and 73.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.18, 213.04 and 73.60 is: 110.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.18 : 213.04 = 73.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.18/213.04 = 73.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.18x = 213.04 × 73.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.18x = 15,679.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,679.74/142.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.28

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