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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.75, 213.95 and 74.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.75, 213.95 and 74.30 is: 111.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.75 : 213.95 = 74.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.75/213.95 = 74.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.75x = 213.95 × 74.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.75x = 15,897.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,897.21/142.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.37

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