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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.83, 214.31 and 51.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.83, 214.31 and 51.59 is: 77.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.83 : 214.31 = 51.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.83/214.31 = 51.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.83x = 214.31 × 51.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.83x = 11,056.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,056.92/142.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.41

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