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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.43, 213.26 and 96.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.43, 213.26 and 96.48 is: 144.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.43 : 213.26 = 96.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.43/213.26 = 96.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.43x = 213.26 × 96.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.43x = 20,574.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,574.84/142.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.46

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