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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.07, 214.44 and 91.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.07, 214.44 and 91.74 is: 137.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.07 : 214.44 = 91.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.07/214.44 = 91.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.07x = 214.44 × 91.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.07x = 19,672.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,672.73/143.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.50

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