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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.03, 213.09 and 96.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.03, 213.09 and 96.31 is: 144.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.03 : 213.09 = 96.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.03/213.09 = 96.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.03x = 213.09 × 96.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.03x = 20,522.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,522.70/142.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.50

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