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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.98, 214.49 and 65.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.98, 214.49 and 65.96 is: 98.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.98 : 214.49 = 65.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.98/214.49 = 65.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.98x = 214.49 × 65.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.98x = 14,147.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,147.76/142.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.95

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