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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.81, 214.42 and 73.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.81, 214.42 and 73.46 is: 110.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.81 : 214.42 = 73.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.81/214.42 = 73.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.81x = 214.42 × 73.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.81x = 15,750.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,750.74/142.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.29

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