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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.81, 214.13 and 45.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.81, 214.13 and 45.28 is: 67.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.81 : 214.13 = 45.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.81/214.13 = 45.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.81x = 214.13 × 45.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.81x = 9,695.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,695.81/142.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.89

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