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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.74, 214.08 and 65.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.74, 214.08 and 65.68 is: 98.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.74 : 214.08 = 65.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.74/214.08 = 65.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.74x = 214.08 × 65.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.74x = 14,060.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,060.45/142.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.50

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