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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.58, 213.79 and 51.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.58, 213.79 and 51.24 is: 76.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.58 : 213.79 = 51.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.58/213.79 = 51.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.58x = 213.79 × 51.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.58x = 10,954.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,954.60/142.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.83

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