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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.24, 213.14 and 73.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.24, 213.14 and 73.66 is: 110.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.24 : 213.14 = 73.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.24/213.14 = 73.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.24x = 213.14 × 73.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.24x = 15,700.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,700.34/142.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.38

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