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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.26, 213.48 and 70.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.26, 213.48 and 70.20 is: 105.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.26 : 213.48 = 70.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.26/213.48 = 70.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.26x = 213.48 × 70.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.26x = 14,986.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,986.30/142.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.34

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