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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.99, 214.40 and 112.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.99, 214.40 and 112.46 is: 168.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.99 : 214.40 = 112.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.99/214.40 = 112.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.99x = 214.40 × 112.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.99x = 24,111.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,111.44/142.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.63

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