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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.68, 214.01 and 55.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.68, 214.01 and 55.92 is: 83.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.68 : 214.01 = 55.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.68/214.01 = 55.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.68x = 214.01 × 55.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.68x = 11,967.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,967.44/142.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.88

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