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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.47, 213.42 and 70.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.47, 213.42 and 70.26 is: 105.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.47 : 213.42 = 70.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.47/213.42 = 70.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.47x = 213.42 × 70.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.47x = 14,994.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,994.89/142.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.25

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