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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.20, 213.20 and 87.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.20, 213.20 and 87.44 is: 131.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.20 : 213.20 = 87.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.20/213.20 = 87.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.20x = 213.20 × 87.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.20x = 18,642.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,642.21/142.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.10

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