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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.97, 214.58 and 65.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.97, 214.58 and 65.98 is: 99.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.97 : 214.58 = 65.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.97/214.58 = 65.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.97x = 214.58 × 65.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.97x = 14,158.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,158.42/142.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.03

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