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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.40, 213.61 and 88.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.40, 213.61 and 88.66 is: 133.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.40 : 213.61 = 88.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.40/213.61 = 88.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.40x = 213.61 × 88.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.40x = 18,938.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,938.66/142.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.00

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