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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.66, 213.98 and 55.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.66, 213.98 and 55.98 is: 83.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.66 : 213.98 = 55.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.66/213.98 = 55.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.66x = 213.98 × 55.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.66x = 11,977.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,977.25/142.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.96

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