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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.43, 213.57 and 65.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.43, 213.57 and 65.48 is: 98.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.43 : 213.57 = 65.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.43/213.57 = 65.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.43x = 213.57 × 65.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.43x = 13,983.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,983.50/142.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.18

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