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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.54, 214.14 and 88.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.54, 214.14 and 88.45 is: 132.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.54 : 214.14 = 88.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.54/214.14 = 88.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.54x = 214.14 × 88.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.54x = 18,940.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,940.68/142.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.88

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