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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.95, 215.85 and 98.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.95, 215.85 and 98.31 is: 147.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.95 : 215.85 = 98.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.95/215.85 = 98.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.95x = 215.85 × 98.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.95x = 21,219.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,219.84/143.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.41

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