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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.92, 214.40 and 97.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.92, 214.40 and 97.16 is: 145.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.92 : 214.40 = 97.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.92/214.40 = 97.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.92x = 214.40 × 97.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.92x = 20,831.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,831.10/142.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.75

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