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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.58, 213.96 and 97.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.58, 213.96 and 97.04 is: 145.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.58 : 213.96 = 97.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.58/213.96 = 97.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.58x = 213.96 × 97.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.58x = 20,762.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,762.68/142.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.62

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