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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.26, 213.36 and 58.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.26, 213.36 and 58.87 is: 88.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.26 : 213.36 = 58.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.26/213.36 = 58.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.26x = 213.36 × 58.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.26x = 12,560.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,560.50/142.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.29

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