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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.46, 213.72 and 51.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.46, 213.72 and 51.15 is: 76.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.46 : 213.72 = 51.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.46/213.72 = 51.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.46x = 213.72 × 51.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.46x = 10,931.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,931.78/142.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.74

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