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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.79, 213.82 and 99.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.79, 213.82 and 99.35 is: 148.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.79 : 213.82 = 99.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.79/213.82 = 99.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.79x = 213.82 × 99.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.79x = 21,241.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,241.70/142.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.77

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