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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.08, 214.38 and 94.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.08, 214.38 and 94.90 is: 142.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.08 : 214.38 = 94.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.08/214.38 = 94.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.08x = 214.38 × 94.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.08x = 20,344.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,344.66/143.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.19

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