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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.18, 214.95 and 97.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.18, 214.95 and 97.82 is: 146.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.18 : 214.95 = 97.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.18/214.95 = 97.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.18x = 214.95 × 97.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.18x = 21,026.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,026.41/143.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.85

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