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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.14, 213.06 and 45.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.14, 213.06 and 45.92 is: 68.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.14 : 213.06 = 45.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.14/213.06 = 45.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.14x = 213.06 × 45.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.14x = 9,783.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,783.72/142.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.83

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