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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.15, 213.21 and 39.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.15, 213.21 and 39.45 is: 59.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.15 : 213.21 = 39.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.15/213.21 = 39.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.15x = 213.21 × 39.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.15x = 8,411.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,411.13/142.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.17

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