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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.09, 213.06 and 65.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.09, 213.06 and 65.02 is: 97.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.09 : 213.06 = 65.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.09/213.06 = 65.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.09x = 213.06 × 65.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.09x = 13,853.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,853.16/142.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.50

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