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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.14, 214.26 and 97.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.14, 214.26 and 97.38 is: 145.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.14 : 214.26 = 97.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.14/214.26 = 97.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.14x = 214.26 × 97.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.14x = 20,864.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,864.64/143.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.76

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