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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.47, 213.65 and 65.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.47, 213.65 and 65.42 is: 98.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.47 : 213.65 = 65.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.47/213.65 = 65.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.47x = 213.65 × 65.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.47x = 13,976.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,976.63/142.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.10

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