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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.98, 214.34 and 56.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.98, 214.34 and 56.37 is: 84.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.98 : 214.34 = 56.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.98/214.34 = 56.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.98x = 214.34 × 56.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.98x = 12,082.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,082.49/142.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.50

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