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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.38, 213.04 and 88.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.38, 213.04 and 88.32 is: 132.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.38 : 213.04 = 88.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.38/213.04 = 88.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.38x = 213.04 × 88.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.38x = 18,815.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,815.69/142.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.15

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