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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.31, 214.54 and 97.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.31, 214.54 and 97.35 is: 145.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.31 : 214.54 = 97.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.31/214.54 = 97.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.31x = 214.54 × 97.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.31x = 20,885.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,885.47/143.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.74

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