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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.42, 213.52 and 73.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.42, 213.52 and 73.96 is: 110.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.42 : 213.52 = 73.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.42/213.52 = 73.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.42x = 213.52 × 73.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.42x = 15,791.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,791.94/142.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.88

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