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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.98, 214.58 and 74.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.98, 214.58 and 74.55 is: 111.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.98 : 214.58 = 74.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.98/214.58 = 74.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.98x = 214.58 × 74.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.98x = 15,996.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,996.57/142.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.88

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