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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.56, 213.72 and 57.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.56, 213.72 and 57.12 is: 85.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.56 : 213.72 = 57.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.56/213.72 = 57.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.56x = 213.72 × 57.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.56x = 12,207.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,207.69/142.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.63

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