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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.68, 213.87 and 65.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.68, 213.87 and 65.66 is: 98.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.68 : 213.87 = 65.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.68/213.87 = 65.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.68x = 213.87 × 65.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.68x = 14,041.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,041.63/142.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.41

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