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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.49, 213.60 and 55.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.49, 213.60 and 55.76 is: 83.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.49 : 213.60 = 55.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.49/213.60 = 55.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.49x = 213.60 × 55.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.49x = 11,910.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,910.06/142.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.59

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