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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.12, 213.21 and 44.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.12, 213.21 and 44.63 is: 66.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.12 : 213.21 = 44.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.12/213.21 = 44.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.12x = 213.21 × 44.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.12x = 9,516.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,516.20/142.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.96

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