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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.22, 212.97 and 96.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.22, 212.97 and 96.65 is: 144.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.22 : 212.97 = 96.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.22/212.97 = 96.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.22x = 212.97 × 96.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.22x = 20,583.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,583.55/142.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.73

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