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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.46, 213.62 and 65.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.46, 213.62 and 65.42 is: 98.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.46 : 213.62 = 65.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.46/213.62 = 65.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.46x = 213.62 × 65.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.46x = 13,973.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,973.63/142.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.09

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