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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.95, 214.01 and 97.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.95, 214.01 and 97.23 is: 145.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.95 : 214.01 = 97.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.95/214.01 = 97.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.95x = 214.01 × 97.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.95x = 20,808.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,808.19/142.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.56

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