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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.77, 213.95 and 65.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.77, 213.95 and 65.54 is: 98.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.77 : 213.95 = 65.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.77/213.95 = 65.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.77x = 213.95 × 65.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.77x = 14,020.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,020.89/142.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.21

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