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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.26, 214.84 and 97.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.26, 214.84 and 97.88 is: 146.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.26 : 214.84 = 97.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.26/214.84 = 97.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.26x = 214.84 × 97.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.26x = 21,028.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,028.54/143.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.79

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