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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.20, 213.30 and 88.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.20, 213.30 and 88.14 is: 132.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.20 : 213.30 = 88.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.20/213.30 = 88.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.20x = 213.30 × 88.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.20x = 18,800.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,800.26/142.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.21

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