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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.83, 214.13 and 74.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.83, 214.13 and 74.27 is: 111.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.83 : 214.13 = 74.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.83/214.13 = 74.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.83x = 214.13 × 74.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.83x = 15,904.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,904.16/142.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.35

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