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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.73, 214.09 and 106.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.73, 214.09 and 106.91 is: 160.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.73 : 214.09 = 106.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.73/214.09 = 106.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.73x = 214.09 × 106.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.73x = 22,887.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,887.02/142.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.36

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