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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.48, 213.86 and 65.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.48, 213.86 and 65.53 is: 98.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.48 : 213.86 = 65.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.48/213.86 = 65.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.48x = 213.86 × 65.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.48x = 14,014.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,014.25/142.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.36

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