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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.76, 213.72 and 97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.76, 213.72 and 97 is: 145.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.76 : 213.72 = 97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.76/213.72 = 97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.76x = 213.72 × 97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.76x = 20,730.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,730.84/142.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.21

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