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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.83, 214.29 and 97.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.83, 214.29 and 97.47 is: 146.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.83 : 214.29 = 97.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.83/214.29 = 97.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.83x = 214.29 × 97.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.83x = 20,886.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,886.85/142.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.24

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