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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.29, 213.10 and 88.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.29, 213.10 and 88.02 is: 131.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.29 : 213.10 = 88.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.29/213.10 = 88.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.29x = 213.10 × 88.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.29x = 18,756.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,756.84/142.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.82

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