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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.02, 212.90 and 50.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.02, 212.90 and 50.65 is: 75.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.02 : 212.90 = 50.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.02/212.90 = 50.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.02x = 212.90 × 50.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.02x = 10,782.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,782.60/142.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.92

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