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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.65, 213.78 and 65.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.65, 213.78 and 65.58 is: 98.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.65 : 213.78 = 65.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.65/213.78 = 65.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.65x = 213.78 × 65.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.65x = 14,019.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,019.69/142.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.28

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