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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.79, 214.18 and 45.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.79, 214.18 and 45.30 is: 67.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.79 : 214.18 = 45.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.79/214.18 = 45.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.79x = 214.18 × 45.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.79x = 9,701.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,701.61/142.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.94

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