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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.58, 214.08 and 112.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.58, 214.08 and 112.22 is: 168.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.58 : 214.08 = 112.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.58/214.08 = 112.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.58x = 214.08 × 112.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.58x = 24,024.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,024.06/142.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.50

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