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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.73, 214.13 and 51.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.73, 214.13 and 51.44 is: 77.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.73 : 214.13 = 51.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.73/214.13 = 51.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.73x = 214.13 × 51.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.73x = 11,013.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,013.91/142.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.17

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