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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.05, 214.20 and 82.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.05, 214.20 and 82.07 is: 122.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.05 : 214.20 = 82.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.05/214.20 = 82.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.05x = 214.20 × 82.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.05x = 17,579.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,579.39/143.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.89

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