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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.80, 214.65 and 89.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.80, 214.65 and 89.03 is: 133.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.80 : 214.65 = 89.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.80/214.65 = 89.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.80x = 214.65 × 89.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.80x = 19,110.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,110.83/142.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.83

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