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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.72, 213.78 and 96.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.72, 213.78 and 96.30 is: 144.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.72 : 213.78 = 96.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.72/213.78 = 96.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.72x = 213.78 × 96.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.72x = 20,587.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,587.38/142.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.25

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