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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.68, 213.96 and 56.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.68, 213.96 and 56.01 is: 83.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.68 : 213.96 = 56.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.68/213.96 = 56.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.68x = 213.96 × 56.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.68x = 11,983.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,983.90/142.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.99

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