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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.46, 213.78 and 74.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.46, 213.78 and 74.01 is: 111.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.46 : 213.78 = 74.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.46/213.78 = 74.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.46x = 213.78 × 74.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.46x = 15,821.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,821.86/142.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.07

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