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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.63, 213.97 and 88.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.63, 213.97 and 88.59 is: 132.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.63 : 213.97 = 88.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.63/213.97 = 88.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.63x = 213.97 × 88.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.63x = 18,955.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,955.60/142.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.90

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