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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.17, 213.21 and 50.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.17, 213.21 and 50.82 is: 76.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.17 : 213.21 = 50.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.17/213.21 = 50.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.17x = 213.21 × 50.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.17x = 10,835.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,835.33/142.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.21

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