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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.90, 214.39 and 70.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.90, 214.39 and 70.82 is: 106.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.90 : 214.39 = 70.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.90/214.39 = 70.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.90x = 214.39 × 70.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.90x = 15,183.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,183.10/142.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.25

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