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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.97, 214.55 and 110.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.97, 214.55 and 110.46 is: 165.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.97 : 214.55 = 110.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.97/214.55 = 110.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.97x = 214.55 × 110.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.97x = 23,699.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,699.86/142.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.77

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