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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.88, 214.44 and 97.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.88, 214.44 and 97.08 is: 145.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.88 : 214.44 = 97.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.88/214.44 = 97.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.88x = 214.44 × 97.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.88x = 20,817.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,817.84/142.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.70

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