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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.68, 214.05 and 112.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.68, 214.05 and 112.71 is: 169.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.68 : 214.05 = 112.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.68/214.05 = 112.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.68x = 214.05 × 112.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.68x = 24,125.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,125.58/142.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.09

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