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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.08, 212.64 and 88.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.08, 212.64 and 88.02 is: 131.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.08 : 212.64 = 88.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.08/212.64 = 88.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.08x = 212.64 × 88.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.08x = 18,716.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,716.57/142.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.73

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