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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.15, 214.83 and 97.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.15, 214.83 and 97.61 is: 146.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.15 : 214.83 = 97.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.15/214.83 = 97.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.15x = 214.83 × 97.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.15x = 20,968.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,968.48/143.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.48

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