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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.56, 213.83 and 45.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.56, 213.83 and 45.08 is: 67.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.56 : 213.83 = 45.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.56/213.83 = 45.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.56x = 213.83 × 45.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.56x = 9,638.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,638.50/142.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.61

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