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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.34, 213.61 and 88.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.34, 213.61 and 88.28 is: 132.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.34 : 213.61 = 88.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.34/213.61 = 88.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.34x = 213.61 × 88.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.34x = 18,856.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,856.20/142.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.47

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