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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.84, 214.16 and 70.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.84, 214.16 and 70.68 is: 105.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.84 : 214.16 = 70.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.84/214.16 = 70.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.84x = 214.16 × 70.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.84x = 15,136.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,136.83/142.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.97

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