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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.73, 214.19 and 97.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.73, 214.19 and 97.37 is: 146.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.73 : 214.19 = 97.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.73/214.19 = 97.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.73x = 214.19 × 97.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.73x = 20,855.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,855.68/142.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.12

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