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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.66, 214.08 and 97.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.66, 214.08 and 97.09 is: 145.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.66 : 214.08 = 97.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.66/214.08 = 97.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.66x = 214.08 × 97.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.66x = 20,785.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,785.03/142.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.70

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