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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.79, 214.12 and 70.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.79, 214.12 and 70.57 is: 105.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.79 : 214.12 = 70.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.79/214.12 = 70.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.79x = 214.12 × 70.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.79x = 15,109.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,109.02/142.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.81

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