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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.64, 214.13 and 97.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.64, 214.13 and 97.07 is: 145.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.64 : 214.13 = 97.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.64/214.13 = 97.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.64x = 214.13 × 97.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.64x = 20,785.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,785.60/142.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.72

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