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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.52, 213.89 and 97.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.52, 213.89 and 97.19 is: 145.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.52 : 213.89 = 97.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.52/213.89 = 97.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.52x = 213.89 × 97.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.52x = 20,786.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,786.41/142.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.85

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