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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.77, 213.99 and 74.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.77, 213.99 and 74.27 is: 111.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.77 : 213.99 = 74.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.77/213.99 = 74.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.77x = 213.99 × 74.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.77x = 15,893.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,893.04/142.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.32

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