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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.06, 214.30 and 97.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.06, 214.30 and 97.22 is: 145.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.06 : 214.30 = 97.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.06/214.30 = 97.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.06x = 214.30 × 97.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.06x = 20,834.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,834.25/143.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.63

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