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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.34, 213.52 and 55.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.34, 213.52 and 55.68 is: 83.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.34 : 213.52 = 55.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.34/213.52 = 55.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.34x = 213.52 × 55.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.34x = 11,888.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,888.66/142.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.52

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