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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.96, 214.41 and 89.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.96, 214.41 and 89.18 is: 133.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.96 : 214.41 = 89.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.96/214.41 = 89.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.96x = 214.41 × 89.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.96x = 19,121.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,121.08/142.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.75

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