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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.72, 215.50 and 98.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.72, 215.50 and 98.13 is: 147.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.72 : 215.50 = 98.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.72/215.50 = 98.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.72x = 215.50 × 98.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.72x = 21,146.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,146.72/143.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.13

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