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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.94, 215.76 and 98.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.94, 215.76 and 98.29 is: 147.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.94 : 215.76 = 98.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.94/215.76 = 98.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.94x = 215.76 × 98.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.94x = 21,207.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,207.05/143.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.33

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