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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.72, 213.76 and 99.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.72, 213.76 and 99.28 is: 148.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.72 : 213.76 = 99.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.72/213.76 = 99.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.72x = 213.76 × 99.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.72x = 21,222.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,222.09/142.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.70

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