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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.52, 214.83 and 97.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.52, 214.83 and 97.85 is: 146.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.52 : 214.83 = 97.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.52/214.83 = 97.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.52x = 214.83 × 97.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.52x = 21,019.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,019.87/143.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.46

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