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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.20, 213.26 and 70.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.20, 213.26 and 70.02 is: 105.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.20 : 213.26 = 70.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.20/213.26 = 70.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.20x = 213.26 × 70.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.20x = 14,932.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,932.12/142.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.01

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