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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142, 213 and 45.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142, 213 and 45.81 is: 68.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142 : 213 = 45.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142/213 = 45.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142x = 213 × 45.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142x = 9,757.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,757.53/142
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.72

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