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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.76, 214.09 and 50.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.76, 214.09 and 50.19 is: 75.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.76 : 214.09 = 50.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.76/214.09 = 50.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.76x = 214.09 × 50.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.76x = 10,745.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,745.18/142.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.27

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