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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.67, 214.07 and 57.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.67, 214.07 and 57.23 is: 85.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.67 : 214.07 = 57.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.67/214.07 = 57.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.67x = 214.07 × 57.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.67x = 12,249.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,249.87/142.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.86

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