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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.25, 213.38 and 56.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.25, 213.38 and 56.81 is: 85.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.25 : 213.38 = 56.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.25/213.38 = 56.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.25x = 213.38 × 56.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.25x = 12,121.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,121.83/142.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.22

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