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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.55, 213.85 and 65.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.55, 213.85 and 65.55 is: 98.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.55 : 213.85 = 65.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.55/213.85 = 65.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.55x = 213.85 × 65.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.55x = 14,017.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,017.70/142.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.33

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