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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.44, 213.87 and 88.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.44, 213.87 and 88.44 is: 132.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.44 : 213.87 = 88.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.44/213.87 = 88.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.44x = 213.87 × 88.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.44x = 18,914.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,914.66/142.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.79

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