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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.62, 213.90 and 65.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.62, 213.90 and 65.52 is: 98.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.62 : 213.90 = 65.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.62/213.90 = 65.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.62x = 213.90 × 65.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.62x = 14,014.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,014.73/142.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.27

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