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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.91, 216 and 98.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.91, 216 and 98.31 is: 147.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.91 : 216 = 98.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.91/216 = 98.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.91x = 216 × 98.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.91x = 21,235.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,235.77/143.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.56

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