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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.83, 214.14 and 65.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.83, 214.14 and 65.83 is: 98.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.83 : 214.14 = 65.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.83/214.14 = 65.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.83x = 214.14 × 65.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.83x = 14,096.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,096.84/142.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.70

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