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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.29, 214.79 and 97.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.29, 214.79 and 97.65 is: 146.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.29 : 214.79 = 97.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.29/214.79 = 97.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.29x = 214.79 × 97.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.29x = 20,972.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,972.68/143.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.37

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