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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.95, 214.27 and 56.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.95, 214.27 and 56.27 is: 84.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.95 : 214.27 = 56.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.95/214.27 = 56.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.95x = 214.27 × 56.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.95x = 12,056.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,056.92/142.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.34

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