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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.13, 213.15 and 96.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.13, 213.15 and 96.77 is: 145.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.13 : 213.15 = 96.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.13/213.15 = 96.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.13x = 213.15 × 96.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.13x = 20,625.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,625.46/142.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.12

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