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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142, 212.94 and 50.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142, 212.94 and 50.68 is: 76.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142 : 212.94 = 50.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142/212.94 = 50.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142x = 212.94 × 50.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142x = 10,791.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,791.80/142
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.00

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