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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.18, 213.15 and 55.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.18, 213.15 and 55.47 is: 83.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.18 : 213.15 = 55.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.18/213.15 = 55.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.18x = 213.15 × 55.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.18x = 11,823.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,823.77/142.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.16

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