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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.90, 213.93 and 88.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.90, 213.93 and 88.63 is: 132.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.90 : 213.93 = 88.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.90/213.93 = 88.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.90x = 213.93 × 88.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.90x = 18,960.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,960.62/142.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.68

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