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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.65, 214.02 and 88.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.65, 214.02 and 88.90 is: 133.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.65 : 214.02 = 88.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.65/214.02 = 88.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.65x = 214.02 × 88.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.65x = 19,025.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,025.84/142.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.37

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