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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.92, 214.40 and 51.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.92, 214.40 and 51.65 is: 77.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.92 : 214.40 = 51.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.92/214.40 = 51.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.92x = 214.40 × 51.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.92x = 11,072.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,072.43/142.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.47

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