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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.54, 213.74 and 70.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.54, 213.74 and 70.31 is: 105.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.54 : 213.74 = 70.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.54/213.74 = 70.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.54x = 213.74 × 70.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.54x = 15,028.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,028.51/142.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.44

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