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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.96, 214.44 and 65.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.96, 214.44 and 65.91 is: 98.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.96 : 214.44 = 65.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.96/214.44 = 65.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.96x = 214.44 × 65.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.96x = 14,133.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,133.74/142.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.87

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