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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143, 214.32 and 82.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143, 214.32 and 82.16 is: 123.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143 : 214.32 = 82.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143/214.32 = 82.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143x = 214.32 × 82.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143x = 17,608.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,608.53/143
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.14

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