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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.76, 213.92 and 70.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.76, 213.92 and 70.56 is: 105.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.76 : 213.92 = 70.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.76/213.92 = 70.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.76x = 213.92 × 70.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.76x = 15,094.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,094.20/142.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.73

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