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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.34, 213.48 and 65.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.34, 213.48 and 65.25 is: 97.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.34 : 213.48 = 65.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.34/213.48 = 65.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.34x = 213.48 × 65.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.34x = 13,929.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,929.57/142.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.86

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