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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.75, 214.16 and 74.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.75, 214.16 and 74.27 is: 111.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.75 : 214.16 = 74.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.75/214.16 = 74.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.75x = 214.16 × 74.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.75x = 15,904.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,904.22/142.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.42

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