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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.54, 213.66 and 96.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.54, 213.66 and 96.89 is: 145.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.54 : 213.66 = 96.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.54/213.66 = 96.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.54x = 213.66 × 96.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.54x = 20,701.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,701.52/142.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.23

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