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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.81, 214.48 and 74.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.81, 214.48 and 74.38 is: 111.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.81 : 214.48 = 74.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.81/214.48 = 74.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.81x = 214.48 × 74.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.81x = 15,953.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,953.02/142.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.71

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