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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.88, 214.16 and 65.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.88, 214.16 and 65.76 is: 98.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.88 : 214.16 = 65.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.88/214.16 = 65.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.88x = 214.16 × 65.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.88x = 14,083.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,083.16/142.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.57

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