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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143, 214.20 and 88.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143, 214.20 and 88.76 is: 132.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143 : 214.20 = 88.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143/214.20 = 88.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143x = 214.20 × 88.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143x = 19,012.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,012.39/143
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.95

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