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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.74, 214.01 and 45.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.74, 214.01 and 45.20 is: 67.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.74 : 214.01 = 45.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.74/214.01 = 45.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.74x = 214.01 × 45.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.74x = 9,671.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,671.96/142.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.76

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