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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.65, 213.71 and 74.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.65, 213.71 and 74.25 is: 111.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.65 : 213.71 = 74.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.65/213.71 = 74.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.65x = 213.71 × 74.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.65x = 15,867.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,867.60/142.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.23

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