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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.59, 213.93 and 74.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.59, 213.93 and 74.07 is: 111.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.59 : 213.93 = 74.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.59/213.93 = 74.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.59x = 213.93 × 74.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.59x = 15,844.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,844.36/142.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.12

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