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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.09, 213.04 and 55.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.09, 213.04 and 55.43 is: 83.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.09 : 213.04 = 55.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.09/213.04 = 55.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.09x = 213.04 × 55.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.09x = 11,808.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,808.75/142.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.11

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