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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.05, 214.17 and 97.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.05, 214.17 and 97.15 is: 145.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.05 : 214.17 = 97.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.05/214.17 = 97.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.05x = 214.17 × 97.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.05x = 20,806.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,806.62/143.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.45

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