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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.06, 213.12 and 45.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.06, 213.12 and 45.88 is: 68.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.06 : 213.12 = 45.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.06/213.12 = 45.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.06x = 213.12 × 45.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.06x = 9,777.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,777.95/142.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.83

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