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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.98, 214.40 and 45.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.98, 214.40 and 45.44 is: 68.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.98 : 214.40 = 45.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.98/214.40 = 45.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.98x = 214.40 × 45.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.98x = 9,742.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,742.34/142.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.14

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