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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.95, 214.21 and 88.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.95, 214.21 and 88.76 is: 133.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.95 : 214.21 = 88.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.95/214.21 = 88.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.95x = 214.21 × 88.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.95x = 19,013.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,013.28/142.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.01

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