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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.78, 214.19 and 65.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.78, 214.19 and 65.77 is: 98.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.78 : 214.19 = 65.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.78/214.19 = 65.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.78x = 214.19 × 65.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.78x = 14,085.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,085.88/142.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.66

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