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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.08, 214.66 and 95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.08, 214.66 and 95 is: 142.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.08 : 214.66 = 95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.08/214.66 = 95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.08x = 214.66 × 95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.08x = 20,392.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,392.70/143.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.53

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