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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.34, 213.64 and 88.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.34, 213.64 and 88.34 is: 132.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.34 : 213.64 = 88.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.34/213.64 = 88.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.34x = 213.64 × 88.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.34x = 18,871.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,871.67/142.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.59

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