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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.28, 213.43 and 96.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.28, 213.43 and 96.72 is: 145.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.28 : 213.43 = 96.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.28/213.43 = 96.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.28x = 213.43 × 96.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.28x = 20,642.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,642.95/142.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.09

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