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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.73, 214.24 and 96.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.73, 214.24 and 96.32 is: 144.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.73 : 214.24 = 96.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.73/214.24 = 96.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.73x = 214.24 × 96.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.73x = 20,635.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,635.60/142.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.58

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