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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.17, 213.26 and 39.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.17, 213.26 and 39.46 is: 59.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.17 : 213.26 = 39.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.17/213.26 = 39.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.17x = 213.26 × 39.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.17x = 8,415.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,415.24/142.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.19

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