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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.01, 212.99 and 55.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.01, 212.99 and 55.31 is: 82.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.01 : 212.99 = 55.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.01/212.99 = 55.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.01x = 212.99 × 55.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.01x = 11,780.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,780.73/142.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.96

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