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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.93, 216.03 and 97.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.93, 216.03 and 97.76 is: 146.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.93 : 216.03 = 97.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.93/216.03 = 97.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.93x = 216.03 × 97.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.93x = 21,118.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,118.01/143.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.73

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