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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.92, 214.33 and 56.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.92, 214.33 and 56.25 is: 84.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.92 : 214.33 = 56.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.92/214.33 = 56.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.92x = 214.33 × 56.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.92x = 12,056.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,056.03/142.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.36

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