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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.10, 214.83 and 95.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.10, 214.83 and 95.22 is: 142.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.10 : 214.83 = 95.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.10/214.83 = 95.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.10x = 214.83 × 95.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.10x = 20,456.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,456.11/143.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.95

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