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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.20, 214.13 and 110.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.20, 214.13 and 110.20 is: 165.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.20 : 214.13 = 110.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.20/214.13 = 110.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.20x = 214.13 × 110.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.20x = 23,597.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,597.13/142.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.94

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