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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.15, 213.18 and 50.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.15, 213.18 and 50.86 is: 76.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.15 : 213.18 = 50.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.15/213.18 = 50.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.15x = 213.18 × 50.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.15x = 10,842.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,842.33/142.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.27

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