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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.11, 214.71 and 89.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.11, 214.71 and 89.38 is: 134.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.11 : 214.71 = 89.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.11/214.71 = 89.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.11x = 214.71 × 89.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.11x = 19,190.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,190.78/143.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.10

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