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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.86, 214.20 and 112.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.86, 214.20 and 112.44 is: 168.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.86 : 214.20 = 112.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.86/214.20 = 112.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.86x = 214.20 × 112.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.86x = 24,084.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,084.65/142.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.59

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