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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.77, 213.93 and 70.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.77, 213.93 and 70.50 is: 105.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.77 : 213.93 = 70.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.77/213.93 = 70.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.77x = 213.93 × 70.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.77x = 15,082.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,082.07/142.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.64

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