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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.22, 214.88 and 97.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.22, 214.88 and 97.77 is: 146.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.22 : 214.88 = 97.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.22/214.88 = 97.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.22x = 214.88 × 97.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.22x = 21,008.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,008.33/143.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.69

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