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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.25, 213.37 and 39.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.25, 213.37 and 39.53 is: 59.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.25 : 213.37 = 39.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.25/213.37 = 39.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.25x = 213.37 × 39.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.25x = 8,435.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,435.77/142.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.30

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