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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.06, 214.39 and 82.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.06, 214.39 and 82.11 is: 123.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.06 : 214.39 = 82.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.06/214.39 = 82.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.06x = 214.39 × 82.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.06x = 17,603.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,603.56/143.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.05

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