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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.31, 214.83 and 97.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.31, 214.83 and 97.68 is: 146.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.31 : 214.83 = 97.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.31/214.83 = 97.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.31x = 214.83 × 97.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.31x = 20,984.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,984.59/143.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.43

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