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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.74, 214.25 and 105.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.74, 214.25 and 105.71 is: 158.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.74 : 214.25 = 105.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.74/214.25 = 105.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.74x = 214.25 × 105.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.74x = 22,646.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,646.77/142.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.66

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