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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.84, 214.15 and 50.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.84, 214.15 and 50.27 is: 75.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.84 : 214.15 = 50.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.84/214.15 = 50.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.84x = 214.15 × 50.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.84x = 10,764.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,764.00/142.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.36

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