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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.67, 213.69 and 88.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.67, 213.69 and 88.45 is: 132.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.67 : 213.69 = 88.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.67/213.69 = 88.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.67x = 213.69 × 88.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.67x = 18,900.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,900.88/142.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.48

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