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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.06, 214.61 and 82.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.06, 214.61 and 82.06 is: 123.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.06 : 214.61 = 82.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.06/214.61 = 82.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.06x = 214.61 × 82.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.06x = 17,609.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,609.95/143.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.10

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