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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.18, 213.33 and 70.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.18, 213.33 and 70.06 is: 105.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.18 : 213.33 = 70.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.18/213.33 = 70.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.18x = 213.33 × 70.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.18x = 14,945.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,945.90/142.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.12

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