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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.83, 214.15 and 45.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.83, 214.15 and 45.30 is: 67.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.83 : 214.15 = 45.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.83/214.15 = 45.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.83x = 214.15 × 45.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.83x = 9,700.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,700.40/142.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.92

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