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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.70, 214.11 and 99.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.70, 214.11 and 99.66 is: 149.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.70 : 214.11 = 99.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.70/214.11 = 99.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.70x = 214.11 × 99.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.70x = 21,339.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,339.01/142.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.54

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