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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.83, 214.39 and 88.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.83, 214.39 and 88.86 is: 133.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.83 : 214.39 = 88.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.83/214.39 = 88.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.83x = 214.39 × 88.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.83x = 19,050.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,050.70/142.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.38

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