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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.79, 213.82 and 88.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.79, 213.82 and 88.52 is: 132.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.79 : 213.82 = 88.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.79/213.82 = 88.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.79x = 213.82 × 88.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.79x = 18,927.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,927.35/142.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.55

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