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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.88, 213.90 and 97.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.88, 213.90 and 97.11 is: 145.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.88 : 213.90 = 97.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.88/213.90 = 97.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.88x = 213.90 × 97.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.88x = 20,771.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,771.83/142.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.38

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