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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.58, 213.89 and 70.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.58, 213.89 and 70.50 is: 105.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.58 : 213.89 = 70.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.58/213.89 = 70.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.58x = 213.89 × 70.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.58x = 15,079.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,079.25/142.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.76

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