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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.43, 214.98 and 97.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.43, 214.98 and 97.68 is: 146.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.43 : 214.98 = 97.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.43/214.98 = 97.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.43x = 214.98 × 97.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.43x = 20,999.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,999.25/143.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.41

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