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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.99, 214.47 and 107.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.99, 214.47 and 107.14 is: 160.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.99 : 214.47 = 107.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.99/214.47 = 107.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.99x = 214.47 × 107.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.99x = 22,978.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,978.32/142.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.70

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