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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.73, 213.98 and 99.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.73, 213.98 and 99.48 is: 149.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.73 : 213.98 = 99.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.73/213.98 = 99.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.73x = 213.98 × 99.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.73x = 21,286.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,286.23/142.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.14

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