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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.53, 213.75 and 74.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.53, 213.75 and 74.01 is: 110.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.53 : 213.75 = 74.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.53/213.75 = 74.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.53x = 213.75 × 74.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.53x = 15,818.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,818.38/142.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.98

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