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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.68, 214.01 and 34.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.68, 214.01 and 34.47 is: 51.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.68 : 214.01 = 34.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.68/214.01 = 34.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.68x = 214.01 × 34.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.68x = 7,375.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,375.98/142.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.70

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