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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.51, 213.62 and 88.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.51, 213.62 and 88.44 is: 132.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.51 : 213.62 = 88.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.51/213.62 = 88.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.51x = 213.62 × 88.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.51x = 18,892.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,892.11/142.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.57

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