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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.48, 214.98 and 97.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.48, 214.98 and 97.87 is: 146.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.48 : 214.98 = 97.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.48/214.98 = 97.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.48x = 214.98 × 97.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.48x = 21,040.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,040.09/143.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.64

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