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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.73, 214.05 and 97.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.73, 214.05 and 97.07 is: 145.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.73 : 214.05 = 97.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.73/214.05 = 97.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.73x = 214.05 × 97.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.73x = 20,776.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,776.76/142.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.57

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