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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.88, 214.37 and 74.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.88, 214.37 and 74.45 is: 111.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.88 : 214.37 = 74.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.88/214.37 = 74.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.88x = 214.37 × 74.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.88x = 15,958.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,958.77/142.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.70

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