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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.08, 213.04 and 44.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.08, 213.04 and 44.54 is: 66.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.08 : 213.04 = 44.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.08/213.04 = 44.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.08x = 213.04 × 44.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.08x = 9,488.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,488.80/142.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.78

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