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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.13, 213.20 and 45.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.13, 213.20 and 45.95 is: 68.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.13 : 213.20 = 45.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.13/213.20 = 45.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.13x = 213.20 × 45.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.13x = 9,795.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,795.24/142.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.92

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