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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.18, 213.11 and 96.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.18, 213.11 and 96.41 is: 144.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.18 : 213.11 = 96.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.18/213.11 = 96.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.18x = 213.11 × 96.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.18x = 20,545.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,545.94/142.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.51

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