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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.23, 213.22 and 55.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.23, 213.22 and 55.62 is: 83.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.23 : 213.22 = 55.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.23/213.22 = 55.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.23x = 213.22 × 55.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.23x = 11,859.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,859.05/142.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.38

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