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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.67, 214.19 and 74.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.67, 214.19 and 74.24 is: 111.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.67 : 214.19 = 74.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.67/214.19 = 74.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.67x = 214.19 × 74.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.67x = 15,902.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,902.19/142.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.46

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