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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.29, 213.36 and 51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.29, 213.36 and 51 is: 76.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.29 : 213.36 = 51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.29/213.36 = 51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.29x = 213.36 × 51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.29x = 10,881.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,881.36/142.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.47

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