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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.13, 213.19 and 45.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.13, 213.19 and 45.94 is: 68.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.13 : 213.19 = 45.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.13/213.19 = 45.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.13x = 213.19 × 45.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.13x = 9,793.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,793.30/142.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.91

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