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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.86, 215.71 and 98.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.86, 215.71 and 98.26 is: 147.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.86 : 215.71 = 98.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.86/215.71 = 98.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.86x = 215.71 × 98.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.86x = 21,195.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,195.66/143.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.34

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