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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.39, 213.25 and 73.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.39, 213.25 and 73.82 is: 110.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.39 : 213.25 = 73.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.39/213.25 = 73.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.39x = 213.25 × 73.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.39x = 15,742.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,742.12/142.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.56

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