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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.97, 214.46 and 70.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.97, 214.46 and 70.88 is: 106.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.97 : 214.46 = 70.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.97/214.46 = 70.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.97x = 214.46 × 70.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.97x = 15,200.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,200.57/142.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.32

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