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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.17, 213.28 and 44.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.17, 213.28 and 44.69 is: 67.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.17 : 213.28 = 44.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.17/213.28 = 44.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.17x = 213.28 × 44.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.17x = 9,531.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,531.99/142.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.05

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