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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.31, 213.97 and 73.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.31, 213.97 and 73.96 is: 111.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.31 : 213.97 = 73.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.31/213.97 = 73.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.31x = 213.97 × 73.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.31x = 15,825.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,825.64/142.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.21

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