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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142, 212.97 and 50.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142, 212.97 and 50.70 is: 76.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142 : 212.97 = 50.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142/212.97 = 50.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142x = 212.97 × 50.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142x = 10,797.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,797.58/142
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.04

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