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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.79, 214.02 and 65.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.79, 214.02 and 65.69 is: 98.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.79 : 214.02 = 65.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.79/214.02 = 65.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.79x = 214.02 × 65.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.79x = 14,058.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,058.65/142.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.46

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