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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.47, 213.63 and 55.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.47, 213.63 and 55.77 is: 83.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.47 : 213.63 = 55.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.47/213.63 = 55.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.47x = 213.63 × 55.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.47x = 11,914.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,914.15/142.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.63

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