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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.10, 213.20 and 96.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.10, 213.20 and 96.63 is: 144.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.10 : 213.20 = 96.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.10/213.20 = 96.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.10x = 213.20 × 96.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.10x = 20,601.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,601.03/142.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.98

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