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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.53, 213.86 and 88.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.53, 213.86 and 88.47 is: 132.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.53 : 213.86 = 88.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.53/213.86 = 88.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.53x = 213.86 × 88.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.53x = 18,919.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,919.75/142.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.74

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