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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.94, 214.50 and 74.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.94, 214.50 and 74.50 is: 111.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.94 : 214.50 = 74.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.94/214.50 = 74.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.94x = 214.50 × 74.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.94x = 15,980.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,980.25/142.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.80

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