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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.74, 215.62 and 98.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.74, 215.62 and 98.07 is: 147.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.74 : 215.62 = 98.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.74/215.62 = 98.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.74x = 215.62 × 98.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.74x = 21,145.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,145.85/143.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.11

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