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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.91, 214.43 and 97.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.91, 214.43 and 97.32 is: 146.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.91 : 214.43 = 97.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.91/214.43 = 97.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.91x = 214.43 × 97.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.91x = 20,867.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,867.84/142.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.03

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