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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.23, 213.25 and 55.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.23, 213.25 and 55.57 is: 83.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.23 : 213.25 = 55.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.23/213.25 = 55.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.23x = 213.25 × 55.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.23x = 11,850.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,850.43/142.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.32

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