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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.82, 214.02 and 70.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.82, 214.02 and 70.54 is: 105.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.82 : 214.02 = 70.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.82/214.02 = 70.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.82x = 214.02 × 70.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.82x = 15,096.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,096.97/142.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.71

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