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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.08, 214.44 and 61.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.08, 214.44 and 61.84 is: 92.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.08 : 214.44 = 61.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.08/214.44 = 61.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.08x = 214.44 × 61.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.08x = 13,260.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,260.97/143.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.68

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