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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.85, 214.28 and 65.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.85, 214.28 and 65.84 is: 98.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.85 : 214.28 = 65.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.85/214.28 = 65.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.85x = 214.28 × 65.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.85x = 14,108.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,108.20/142.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.76

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