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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.56, 213.59 and 96.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.56, 213.59 and 96.75 is: 144.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.56 : 213.59 = 96.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.56/213.59 = 96.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.56x = 213.59 × 96.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.56x = 20,664.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,664.46/142.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.95

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