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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.04, 213.09 and 45.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.04, 213.09 and 45.92 is: 68.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.04 : 213.09 = 45.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.04/213.09 = 45.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.04x = 213.09 × 45.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.04x = 9,785.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,785.09/142.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.89

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