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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.23, 213.20 and 96.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.23, 213.20 and 96.47 is: 144.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.23 : 213.20 = 96.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.23/213.20 = 96.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.23x = 213.20 × 96.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.23x = 20,567.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,567.02/142.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.60

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