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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.07, 214.30 and 94.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.07, 214.30 and 94.27 is: 141.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.07 : 214.30 = 94.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.07/214.30 = 94.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.07x = 214.30 × 94.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.07x = 20,200.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,200.52/143.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.19

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