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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.08, 214.36 and 96.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.08, 214.36 and 96.68 is: 144.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.08 : 214.36 = 96.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.08/214.36 = 96.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.08x = 214.36 × 96.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.08x = 20,724.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,724.62/143.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.85

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