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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.46, 213.69 and 88.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.46, 213.69 and 88.23 is: 132.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.46 : 213.69 = 88.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.46/213.69 = 88.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.46x = 213.69 × 88.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.46x = 18,853.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,853.87/142.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.35

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