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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.65, 214.03 and 56.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.65, 214.03 and 56.01 is: 84.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.65 : 214.03 = 56.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.65/214.03 = 56.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.65x = 214.03 × 56.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.65x = 11,987.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,987.82/142.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.04

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