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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.88, 214.40 and 65.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.88, 214.40 and 65.83 is: 98.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.88 : 214.40 = 65.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.88/214.40 = 65.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.88x = 214.40 × 65.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.88x = 14,113.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,113.61/142.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.78

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