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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.54, 213.28 and 88.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.54, 213.28 and 88.87 is: 132.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.54 : 213.28 = 88.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.54/213.28 = 88.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.54x = 213.28 × 88.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.54x = 18,954.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,954.19/142.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.97

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