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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.38, 213.57 and 110.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.38, 213.57 and 110.25 is: 165.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.38 : 213.57 = 110.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.38/213.57 = 110.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.38x = 213.57 × 110.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.38x = 23,546.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,546.09/142.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.38

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