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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.55, 213.82 and 45.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.55, 213.82 and 45.11 is: 67.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.55 : 213.82 = 45.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.55/213.82 = 45.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.55x = 213.82 × 45.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.55x = 9,644.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,644.24/142.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.66

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