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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.13, 213.20 and 50.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.13, 213.20 and 50.81 is: 76.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.13 : 213.20 = 50.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.13/213.20 = 50.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.13x = 213.20 × 50.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.13x = 10,832.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,832.69/142.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.22

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