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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.13, 215.97 and 97.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.13, 215.97 and 97.75 is: 146.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.13 : 215.97 = 97.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.13/215.97 = 97.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.13x = 215.97 × 97.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.13x = 21,111.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,111.07/144.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.47

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