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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.73, 214.03 and 73.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.73, 214.03 and 73.34 is: 109.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.73 : 214.03 = 73.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.73/214.03 = 73.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.73x = 214.03 × 73.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.73x = 15,696.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,696.59/142.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.97

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