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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.29, 213.47 and 49.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.29, 213.47 and 49.76 is: 74.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.29 : 213.47 = 49.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.29/213.47 = 49.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.29x = 213.47 × 49.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.29x = 10,622.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,622.93/142.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.66

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