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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.89, 214.27 and 97.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.89, 214.27 and 97.51 is: 146.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.89 : 214.27 = 97.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.89/214.27 = 97.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.89x = 214.27 × 97.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.89x = 20,892.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,892.69/142.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.22

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