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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.64, 213.92 and 73.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.64, 213.92 and 73.16 is: 109.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.64 : 213.92 = 73.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.64/213.92 = 73.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.64x = 213.92 × 73.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.64x = 15,649.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,649.50/142.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.72

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