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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.12, 214.38 and 88.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.12, 214.38 and 88.11 is: 131.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.12 : 214.38 = 88.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.12/214.38 = 88.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.12x = 214.38 × 88.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.12x = 18,889.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,889.02/143.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.98

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