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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.59, 213.93 and 51.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.59, 213.93 and 51.30 is: 76.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.59 : 213.93 = 51.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.59/213.93 = 51.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.59x = 213.93 × 51.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.59x = 10,974.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,974.61/142.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.97

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