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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.55, 213.81 and 65.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.55, 213.81 and 65.43 is: 98.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.55 : 213.81 = 65.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.55/213.81 = 65.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.55x = 213.81 × 65.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.55x = 13,989.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,989.59/142.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.14

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