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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.93, 214.32 and 50.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.93, 214.32 and 50.35 is: 75.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.93 : 214.32 = 50.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.93/214.32 = 50.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.93x = 214.32 × 50.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.93x = 10,791.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,791.01/142.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.50

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