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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.71, 215.53 and 98.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.71, 215.53 and 98.21 is: 147.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.71 : 215.53 = 98.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.71/215.53 = 98.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.71x = 215.53 × 98.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.71x = 21,167.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,167.49/143.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.30

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