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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.06, 212.64 and 98.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.06, 212.64 and 98.60 is: 147.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.06 : 212.64 = 98.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.06/212.64 = 98.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.06x = 212.64 × 98.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.06x = 20,966.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,966.30/142.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.59

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