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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.25, 213.50 and 88.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.25, 213.50 and 88.19 is: 132.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.25 : 213.50 = 88.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.25/213.50 = 88.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.25x = 213.50 × 88.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.25x = 18,828.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,828.57/142.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.36

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