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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.46, 213.28 and 88.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.46, 213.28 and 88.18 is: 132.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.46 : 213.28 = 88.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.46/213.28 = 88.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.46x = 213.28 × 88.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.46x = 18,807.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,807.03/142.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.02

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