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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.97, 214.25 and 74.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.97, 214.25 and 74.35 is: 111.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.97 : 214.25 = 74.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.97/214.25 = 74.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.97x = 214.25 × 74.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.97x = 15,929.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,929.14/142.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.42

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