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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.99, 214.50 and 140.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.99, 214.50 and 140.73 is: 211.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.99 : 214.50 = 140.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.99/214.50 = 140.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.99x = 214.50 × 140.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.99x = 30,186.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,186.59/142.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.11

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