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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.54, 213.45 and 88.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.54, 213.45 and 88.27 is: 132.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.54 : 213.45 = 88.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.54/213.45 = 88.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.54x = 213.45 × 88.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.54x = 18,841.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,841.23/142.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.18

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