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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.13, 214.97 and 82.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.13, 214.97 and 82.38 is: 123.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.13 : 214.97 = 82.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.13/214.97 = 82.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.13x = 214.97 × 82.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.13x = 17,708.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,708.82/143.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.73

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