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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.07, 214.26 and 82.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.07, 214.26 and 82.01 is: 122.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.07 : 214.26 = 82.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.07/214.26 = 82.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.07x = 214.26 × 82.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.07x = 17,570.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,570.39/143.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.81

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