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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.74, 213.71 and 96.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.74, 213.71 and 96.57 is: 144.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.74 : 213.71 = 96.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.74/213.71 = 96.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.74x = 213.71 × 96.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.74x = 20,637.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,637.49/142.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.58

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