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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.52, 213.89 and 88.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.52, 213.89 and 88.53 is: 132.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.52 : 213.89 = 88.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.52/213.89 = 88.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.52x = 213.89 × 88.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.52x = 18,935.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,935.24/142.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.86

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